The proposed amendments will allow appropriately trained and supervised occupational therapists to use a neurofeedback device to treat patients. A “neurofeedback device” is a device that provides immediate feedback from a computer-based program ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Occupational Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B11-4.001Use of Prescription Devices

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendments will allow appropriately trained and supervised occupational therapists to use a neurofeedback device to treat patients. A “neurofeedback device” is a device that provides immediate feedback from a computer-based program that measures brainwave activity with the use of sound, visual and/or tactile input to cue the brain to reorganize and retrain itself.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed amendments pertain to use of a neurofeedback device by an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 468.203(4), 468.204 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.203(4) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Occupational Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.