variance and waiver filed by Melissa Rye. The Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-28.009(4)(e), F.A.C., which requires that during each subsequent biennial renewal cycle, the licensee shall complete: ....
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64B7-28.009Required Continuing Education for Massage Therapists
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 31, 2023, the Board of Massage Therapy, received a petition for variance and waiver filed by Melissa Rye. The Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B7-28.009(4)(e), F.A.C., which requires that during each subsequent biennial renewal cycle, the licensee shall complete: twelve classroom hours, taught in an in-person setting, which must include hands-on instruction or demonstration, and must have stated learner objectives which are relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills, and protocols as defined in Section 480.033(3), F.S.; and paragraph 64B7-28.010(3)(a), F.A.C., which lists the requirements for board approval of continuing education programs. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Danielle Terrell, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy, at the above listed address, (850)245-4162, or by electronic mail – Danielle.terrell@flhealth.gov.
