The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the language for course content.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B4-22.110Course Content

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the language for course content.

SUMMARY: To update rule language.

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.

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: 491.004(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 491.005(3) 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: Janet Hartman, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B4-22.110 Course Content.

The course requirements set forth in Section 491.005(3), F.S., shall contain the following content:

(1) through (3) No Change.

(4) Personality Theories. This course covers both historical and current theories of personality and human behavior from an individual, non-systemic perspective.

(4)(5) Psychopathology. This course prepares the student in the evaluation and classification of abnormal human behavior and psychiatric disorders in individuals according to current diagnostic standards (DSM IVTR and ICD-9 or ICD-10).

(5)(6) Human Sexuality Theory and Counseling Techniques. This course provides a broad understanding of human sexual development, both normal and abnormal sexual functioning and appropriate counseling techniques for sexual dysfunctions.

(6)(7) General Counseling Theories and Counseling Techniques. This course content teaches those theories and fundamentals of counseling which are applicable to all counseling processes whether they are individually or systemically oriented.

(7)(8) Psychosocial Theories. Course content in this area explores the interrelationship of psychology and sociology in understanding the growth and development of living human systems within their larger, social systems context. Courses in family sociology, gender, anthropology or culture and ethnicity in counseling offer psychosocial awareness.

(8)(9) Legal, Ethical and Professional Standards. This course presents standards of law and ethics as it relates to the practice of all counseling professions. Particular issues of law and ethics which uniquely impact the practice of MFT should also be addressed.

(9)(10) Diagnosis, Appraisal, Assessment and Testing. This course content teaches a working knowledge of inferential statistics and the use and application of tests and measurements used in the diagnosis and appraisal of intra- and inter-personal disorders and dysfunctions.

(10)(11) Behavioral Research. This course content teaches the student to be an informed consumer of professional research. The focus is on interpretation of research data and their appropriate application to professional practice. Knowledge of inferential statistics is necessary in this interpretative process.

(11)(12) A mMinimum of 400 hours One Supervised Clinical Practicum, internship, or field experience completed within a minimum of 12 months within in a Marriage and Family Setting. The experience shall include at least 300 hours of direct client services of which a minimum of 200 hours must be relational. It is important to emphasize that the student practicum must be supervised by a licensed MFT or equivalent as defined in Rule 64B4-21.007, F.A.C., must include 180 hours of direct client contact in systemic marriage and family therapy services and must be certified complete by an official of the college or university granting the degree.

(12)(13) Substance Abuse. This course includes research and theories of substance use and abuse; principles and practices for the treatment of substance abuse and addiction; and the promotion of responsible behavior.

 

Rulemaking Authority 491.004(5) FS. Law Implemented 491.005(3) FS. History–New 8-20-92, Amended 1-27-93, Formerly 21CC-22.110, Amended 2-22-94, Formerly 61F4-22.110, 59P-22.110, Amended 10-15-02, 1-24-08,_______________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 06, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 17, 2021