The Board proposes to amend rule language to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references and include ABC certification for pedorthists.  


  • Rule No.: RULE TITLE
    64B14-4.003: Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend rule language to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references and include ABC certification for pedorthists.
    SUMMARY: Language is being amended to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references and include ABC certification for pedorthists.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    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.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 468.802 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists /MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    64B14-4.003 Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.

    (1) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist under Section 468.803(5)(3)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must submit an Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132, 8/08, herein incorporated by reference, which is available from the Board office or

    (a) An official transcript from the regionally accredited institution at which the applicant’s Baccalaureate or post-graduate degree Bachelor of Science degree was awarded, indicating the degree awarded.

    (b) If the applicant’s bachelor’s degree was not awarded in orthotics and prosthetics, documentation from the CAAHEP approved program certifying certification of completion of an orthotics or prosthetics program, as applicable, recognized by the CAAHEP.

    (c) through (e) No change.

    (2) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter under Section 468.803(5)(3)(c), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

    (a) through (e) No change.

    (3) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter assistant under Section 468.803(5)(3)(d), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

    (a) through (d) No change.

    (4) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as a pedorthist under Section 468.803(5)(3)(e), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

    (a) No change.

    (b) An original letter from the head of a training program(s) approved by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP), or the American Board for Certification (ABC), attesting to the inclusion of training as provided in paragraph 64B14-4.110(3)(a), F.A.C.

    (c) through (d) No change.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS. History–New 12-10-98, Amended 11-11-02, 11-1-05, 9-21-06, 4-19-09, 4-12-10,________.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 16, 2010
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 13, 2010

Document Information

Comments Open:
9/10/2010
Summary:
Language is being amended to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references and include ABC certification for pedorthists.
Purpose:
The Board proposes to amend rule language to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references and include ABC certification for pedorthists.
Rulemaking Authority:
468.802 FS.
Law:
456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS.
Contact:
Bruce Deterding., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists /MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
Related Rules: (1)
64B14-4.003. Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure