The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the time period for taking the licensure examination after completion of the training program.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B6-8.003Trainee Stages, Minimum Training Requirements, and Training Program

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the time period for taking the licensure examination after completion of the training program.

    SUMMARY: Language regarding the time period for taking the licensure examination after completion of the training program will be updated.

    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: 484.044, 484.0445(1) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 484.0445, 484.045 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: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64B6-8.003 Trainee Stages, Minimum Training Requirements, and Training Programs.

    (1) through (4) No change.

    (5) Upon completion of the training program, the trainee shall take the first available licensure examination within 30 days from receiving the notice of eligibility from the examination vendor. A trainee may continue to function as a trainee until she or he has received the results of the licensure examination, provided that failure of the sponsor to file the complete report required herein will preclude the trainee from engaging in acts which constitute hearing aid dispensing until such time as the complete report is filed. Until the complete report is filed, the trainee is not eligible to complete the first available licensure examination. Upon receipt of the examination results a trainee that passes the examination may continue in Stage IV under the direct supervision of his or her sponsor until they have applied and received their license or up to ninety (90) days whichever comes first, pursuant to subsection 64B6-3.001(2), F.A.C. Payment of the fee and all other licensing requirements required by this rule shall be met within ninety (90) days of notification of licensure eligibility, or the eligibility certification becomes null and void and the person must reapply for licensure.

    (6) through (7) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 484.044, 484.0445(1) FS. Law Implemented 484.0445, 484.045 FS. History–New 2-12-84, Formerly 21JJ-8.03, Amended 8-12-87, 10-1-90, 1-28-91, 4-23-91, 8-19-91, Amended 3-18-93, Formerly 21JJ-8.003, Amended 4-21-94, Formerly 61G9-8.003, Amended 7-11-02, 2-19-03, 8-31-06, 6-11-09, 7-5-10,                                     .

     

    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 14, 2017

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 29, 2017

Document Information

Comments Open:
11/2/2017
Summary:
Language regarding the time period for taking the licensure examination after completion of the training program will be updated.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the time period for taking the licensure examination after completion of the training program.
Rulemaking Authority:
484.044, 484.0445(1) FS.
Law:
484.0445, 484.045 FS.
Contact:
Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.
Related Rules: (1)
64B6-8.003. Trainee Stages, Minimum Training Requirements, and Training Program