To update rule references to the “Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice,” 2nd Edition to the 4th Edition and the “Examination Content Specifications Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography” from the 01/06 to the 01/18 edition.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Environmental Health

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64E-3.003Qualifications for Examination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update rule references to the “Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice,” 2nd Edition to the 4th Edition and the “Examination Content Specifications Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography” from the 01/06 to the 01/18 edition.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment updates the editions of the incorporated materials.

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: Based on the SERC checklist, this rulemaking will not have an adverse impact on regulatory costs in excess of $1 million within five years as established in s.120.541(2)(a), F.S.

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: 381.0034, 468.303, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0034, 468.304, F.S.

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: Brenda Andrews, Bureau of Radiation Control, 4025 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-21, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741, [phone] or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64E-3.003 Qualifications for Examination.

(1) An applicant for certification as a Basic X-ray Machine Operator or Basic X-ray Machine Operator – Podiatric Medicine shall submit an application to the department on Form DH 1006 (7/16), “Application for Basic X-ray Machine Operator or Basic X-ray Machine Operator – Podiatric Medicine,” incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07831, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech. Applicants for all other types of certification under this chapter shall submit an application to the department on Form DH 1005 (7/16), “Application for Radiologic Technology Certification,” incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07832, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech. All applicants must meet the qualifications prescribed by Section 468.304, F.S.

(a) through (c) No change. 

(d) An applicant for the basic x-ray machine operator examination is not required to provide verification of graduation from an approved educational or training program. The course of study for such an applicant is review of the text and workbook entitled, “Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice,” (5th 2nd edition), published by Elsevier Saunders, or any substantially equivalent course which provides instruction on all of the subjects listed in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) “Examination Content Specifications for the Examination for the “Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography” (01/18), 01/06,” incorporated herein by reference. These materials are subject to copyright restrictions and may be inspected and examined by contacting the Bureau of Radiation Control, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C21, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741, [phone].

(2) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0034, 468.303 FS. Law Implemented 381.0034, 468.304 FS. History–New 4-10-85, Formerly 10D-74.43, Amended 3-21-88, 9-17-92, Formerly 10D-74.043, Amended 3-4-08, 2-18-10, 6-11-13, 4-20-14, 4-27-16, 2-7-17,_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cynthia Becker, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Celeste Philip, MD, MPH, Surgeon General and Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 1, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 17, 2018