The Board proposed the rule amendment to update licensing exam and experience/training requirements.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B3-5.003Technologist

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposed the rule amendment to update licensing exam and experience/training requirements.

    SUMMARY: Due to certification examination changes, the rule 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: 483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0034(3), 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.823 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: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64B3-5.003 Technologist.

    (1) through (2) No change.

    (3) In addition, at least one of the following requirements must be met for specific areas of licensure. In some cases there are multiple options for meeting the requirement.

    (a) Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology. A Generalist Technologist license includes the specialties of microbiology, serology/immunology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology.

    Education

    Option

    Training/Experience

    Certification

    Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science with 24 semester hours of academic science including 6 semester hours of biological sciences and 6 semester hours of chemical sciences

    1

    Clinical laboratory training program, or 3 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience with a minimum of 6 months in each specialty for which licensure is sought

    MLS (ASCP),

    MT (ASCPi),

    MT (AMT),

    MT (AAB)

    NRCC examinations or

    specialist examinations in single discipline for licensure in that specialty area

    National certifying body categorial examinations in single discipline for licensure in that specialty area

     

     

     

     

    90 semester hours college credit with 24 semester hours of academic science including 6 semester hours of  biological sciences and

    6 semester hours of chemical sciences

    2

    Clinical laboratory training program

    MLS (ASCP),

    MT (ASCPi),

    MT (AMT),

    MT (AAB), or specialist examinations in single discipline for licensure in that specialty area

     

     

     

     

    Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology including 6 semester hours of academic biological sciences and 6 semester hours of academic chemical sciences

    3

    Clinical laboratory training program

    as required by certifying body

     

    MT (AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area

     

     

     

     

    Associate Degree including 6 semester hours of academic biological sciences and 6 semester hours of academic chemical sciences

    4a

    Successfully completed a Department of Defense clinical laboratory training program

    MT (AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area

    4b

    5 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience with one year of experience in each specialty area for which licensure is sought

    MT (AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area

    (b) through (f) No change.

    (g) Histology.

    Education

    Option

    Training/Experience

    Certification

    Associate Degree (or higher)

    1

    NAACLS-approved Histotechnology Program

    HT (ASCP)

     

     

     

     

    as required by certifying body

    2a

    as required by certifying body

    HTL (ASCP)

    60 semester hours 12 hours chemical/biological science

    2b

    Board approved training program

    HT (ASCP)

    As required by certifying body

    2c

    3 years of pertinent experience as Florida licensed histology technician or equivalent

    HT (ASCP) QIHC

     

     

     

     

    as required by certifying body

    3a

    5 years of pertinent experience, and 48 contact hours of continuing education in immunohistochemistry/advanced histologic techniques

    HT (ASCP)

    3b

    5 years of pertinent experience, and 48 contact hours of continuing education in immunohistochemistry/advanced histologic techniques, and Florida licensure as a technician in the specialty of histology

    Not required

    (h) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 FS. Law Implemented 381.0034(3), 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.823 FS. History–New 12-6-94, Amended 7-12-95, 9-10-95, 12-4-95, Formerly 59O-5.003, Amended 5-26-98, 1-11-99, 7-5-01, 3-24-02, 10-29-02, 8-16-04, 5-15-05, 12-19-05, 5-25-06, 7-9-07, 2-7-08, 6-17-09, 1-30-12, 2-7-13, 10-3-13, 4-5-15, 6-16-15, 10-17-17, 4-18-18,                       .

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 23, 2018

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 27, 2018

Document Information

Comments Open:
5/8/2018
Summary:
Due to certification examination changes, the rule will be updated.
Purpose:
The Board proposed the rule amendment to update licensing exam and experience/training requirements.
Rulemaking Authority:
483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 FS.
Law:
381.0034(3), 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.823 FS.
Contact:
Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
Related Rules: (1)
64B3-5.003. Technologist