that on August 18, 2017, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition for Variance or Waiver was filed by Frances Villanueva, on July 13, 2017, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., regarding licensure ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice:

that on August 18, 2017, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition for Variance or Waiver was filed by Frances Villanueva, on July 13, 2017, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., regarding licensure as a physical therapist without examination (by endorsement). Petitioner requested that the IERF evaluation used by the New Jersey Physical Therapy Board be accepted to satisfy Florida requirements, and described additional education and credentials in the petition.

The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 4, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. At its meeting, the Board denied the waiver of paragraph 64B17-3.001(2)(c), F.A.C., stating that Petitioner showed that she received her education in a foreign country but she did not use the proper coursework evaluation tool. The Board determined that it was not a substantial hardship or a violation of principles of fairness to require the Petitioner to have her credentials evaluated in accordance with paragraph 64B17-3.001(2)(c), F.A.C.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253, [e-mail].