The purpose and effect is to update the existing language in this rule.

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 purpose and effect is to update the existing language in this rule.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Requirement for Instruction on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.033, 486.025 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.033 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: Pamela King, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

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

       (1) 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 after July 1, 1991.

       (3) No change.

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,_________.