The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for the first biennial license renewal.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B17-8.001 Requirement for Instruction on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for the first biennial license renewal.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will clarify the requirements for the first biennial license renewal.

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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, 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: 456.033. 486.025 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.033 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 32399-3253

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B17-8.001 Requirement for Instruction on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

(1) Each licensee must complete at least one clock hour of HIV/AIDS education through a Board approved course no later than upon the licensee’s first biennial renewal of licensure. The Board shall accept coursework from schools of physical therapy, provided such coursework was completed no more than five (5) years preceding initial licensure date.

(2)(1) To receive Board approval for biennial renewal, courses on HIV/AIDS shall be at least one hour and include the following subject areas:

(a) through (e) No change.

(2) Each licensee must complete at least one clock hour on HIV/AIDS education no later than upon the licensee’s first renewal of licensure. The Board shall accept coursework from schools of physical therapy, provided such coursework was completed no more than five (5) years preceding initial licensure date.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.033, 486.025 FS. Law Implemented 456.033 FS. History–New 6-3-90, Amended 9-30-91, 6-3-92, Formerly 21MM-8.001, 61F11-8.001, Amended 4-20-97, Formerly 59Y-8.001, Amended 4-5-07, 1-8-08,_________.

 

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: August 8, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 4, 2013