The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the language and application.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B6-2.003Licensure by Examination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the language and application.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the language and application.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS 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: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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, 456.017(1)(c), (6), 484.044, 484.0447 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017(1)(c), (6), 484.045, 456.013, 456.0635, 484.0447 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: Janet Hartman, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B6-2.003 Licensure by Examination.

Any person desiring to be licensed as a hearing aid specialist shall apply to the Department at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the date the examination is to be administered,. and by completing the Hearing Aid Specialist Application for Examination on Form DH-MQA 1155 (Revised 7/2021) hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-            , the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists’ website at http://floridashearingaidspecialists.gov/applications/app-licensure-examination.pdf.  As a condition of licensure by examination, the following shall be completed;

(1) The Board, or its designee, shall certify for examination each applicant who:

(a) Has completed the Hearing Aid Specialist Application for Examination, Form DH-MQA 1155 (Revised 7/2020), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12592, the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists’ website at http://floridashearingaidspecialists.gov/applications/app-licensure-examination.pdf;

(b) Is of good moral character;

(c) Is 18 years of age or older;

(d) Is a graduate of an accredited high school or at least its equivalent;

(e)1. Has met the requirements of the training program, or

2.a. Has a valid, current license as a hearing aid specialist or its equivalent from another state and has been actively practicing in such capacity for at least 12 months, or

b. Is currently certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences and has been actively practicing for at least 12 months; and,

(1) Has satisfied requirements as outlined in s.484.045, F.S. Licensure by Examination, and

(2)(f) Has submitted proof of completion of a two-hour course relating to Florida Laws and Rules taught by an instructor approved by the Board or its designee and shall include the following subject areas: Cchapter 484, Ppart II, F.S.,and Chapter 456, F.S., anddivision Chapter 64B6, F.A.C., and

(3)(2) Shall satisfy the examination requirementThe licensure examination designated by the Board by completing one of the following:shall be

(a) Tthe International Licensing Examination (I.L.E.) for the Hearing Instrument Dispenser (ILE-HID) Hearing Healthcare Professionals developed by the International Hearing Society, orfor the International Institute for Hearing Instrument Studies (IIHIS).

(b) The National Competency Examination (N.C.E.) from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS).

(3) A passing score on the licensure examination shall be the passing score approved by the International Institute for Hearing Instrument Studies (IIHIS), using a generally accepted standard setting methodology.

 

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 456.017(1)(c), (6), 484.044, 484.0447 FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c), (6), 484.045, 456.013, 456.0635, 484.0447 FS. History–New 8-9-84, Amended 1-20-85, Formerly 21JJ-4.01, 21JJ-4.001, Amended 12-21-86, 5-22-90, 3-5-91, Formerly 21JJ-2.003, Amended 8-18-93, 6-28-95, Formerly 61G9-2.003, Amended 1-24-02, 3-4-08, 5-28-09, 8-8-10, 10-26-16, 6-14-18, 1-12-21,___________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 23, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 3, 2021