For 64B17-9.001, to update incorporated form; for 64B17-9.002, to establish the criteria for awarding continuing education credit for performance of pro bono services.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B17-9.001 Continuing Education

64B17-9.002 Performance of Pro Bono Services

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For 64B17-9.001, to update incorporated form; for 64B17-9.002, to establish the criteria for awarding continuing education credit for performance of pro bono services.

SUMMARY: Update incorporated form and establish how continuing education credit may be obtained by performance of pro bono services.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. The agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The amendments to Rule 64B17-9.001 make no substantive changes but merely update existing information; accordingly, the Board found there will be no adverse impact upon small business or increase in regulatory costs. For 64B17-9.002, the Board is implementing §486.013(9), F.S., and this new rule will increase availability of continuing education; accordingly, because the rule imposes no requirements beyond the statutory criteria, the Board found the new rule will have no adverse impact on small business or increase in regulatory costs.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:  456.013(6), (9), 486.025, 486.109(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED:  456.013(6), (9), 486.109 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS:  Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255; 850-245-4373

 

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B17-9.001 Continuing Education.

(1) through (7)(e) No change.

(f) Licensees who file DOH form #DH-MQA 1144, “Application Materials For The Florida Laws and Rules Examination,”, (rRevised 05/15 08/13)”, incorporated herein by reference, which is available through www.floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/resources www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-          03444, and take and pass the Florida laws and rules examination shall receive two (2) hours of continuing education per biennium. The continuing education credit shall be awarded only for the biennium in which the examination was taken and passed. Continuing education credit shall not be awarded to licensees that take and pass the examination as a result of a disciplinary proceeding or as a board ordered condition of initial licensure, re-activation or reinstatement.

(8) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(6), 486.025, 486.109(5) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(6), 486.109 FS. History–New 4-6-92, Formerly 21MM-9.001, Amended 3-7-94, Formerly 61F11-9.001, Amended 12-5-95, Formerly 59Y-9.001, Amended 2-14-02, 4-21-02, 1-2-03, 6-28-04, 4-9-06, 5-28-06, 2-17-08, 5-21-09, 8-10-09, 6-30-10, 9-23-10, 12-24-13, 11-23-14,            .

 

64B17-9.002 Performance of Pro Bono Services.

(1) As provided in Section 456.013(9), F.S., up to two (2) hours per biennium of continuing education credit may be fulfilled by the performance of pro bono physical therapy services to the indigent or to underserved populations or in areas of critical need within the state where the licensee practices.

(a) For purposes of this rule, the term "indigent" is as defined in section 154.304(9), F.S.

(b) For purposes of this rule, "underserved populations" are areas so designated by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 42 United States Code section 254(3)(b).

(c) For purposes of this rule, "areas of critical need" are areas so determined by the State Surgeon General pursuant to section 458.315(3), F.S.

(2) In order to receive credit under this rule, licensees must make written application to the Board and receive approval in advance. One (1) hour of continuing education credit shall be given for each two (2) hours worked. 

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(9), 486.109(5) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(9) FS. History–New           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 30, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 23, 2015