To implement 2005 legislative amendments to Sections 464.201, 464.202 and 464.203, F.S.  


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    64B9-15.003: Eligibility for Certification
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To implement 2005 legislative amendments to Sections 464.201, 464.202 and 464.203, F.S.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Eligibility for Certification.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 464.202, 464.203 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.203, 464.2085 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 WEEKLY.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Rick Garcia, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

    64B9-15.003  Eligibility for Certification.

    (1) An applicant for initial certification as a certified nursing assistant shall apply to the vendor approved by the department to administer the certified nursing assistant examination.

    (2) An applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant shall meet the requirements of Section 464.203, F.S.

    (3) An applicant for initial certification must demonstrate competency to read and write if the applicant passes the clinical skills portion of the certified nursing assistant examination given in English only.

    Specific Authority 464.202, 464.203 FS. Law Implemented 464.203, 464.2085 FS. History–New________.

Document Information

Subject:
Eligibility for Certification.
Purpose:
To implement 2005 legislative amendments to Sections 464.201, 464.202 and 464.203, F.S.
Rulemaking Authority:
464.202, 464.203 FS.
Law:
464.203, 464.2085 FS.
Contact:
Rick Garcia, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259
Related Rules: (1)
64B9-15.003. Eligibility for Certification