The board proposes this rule amendment to update examination requirements.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B7-25.001Examination Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The board proposes this rule amendment to update examination requirements.

SUMMARY: Update requirements.

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: 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 480.035(7), 480.041(2), 480.042(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 480.041, 480.042 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: Claudia Kemp, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B7-25.001 Examination Requirements.

(1) The Department shall issue a license to a person who:

(a) Pays to the Department the fees set out in Rule 64B7-27.100, F.A.C.;

(b) sSubmits a completed application on form DH-MQA 1115, “Massage Therapist Licensure Application,” (Rev. 6/14). The form and the attached instructions are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the Board Office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website located at http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/applications/massage-app.pdf or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04604. To apply on-line, visit https://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/DOHInitialApp/CreateAccount.aspx?Board=8014&Procde=1401;

(c) Completes a course of study at a massage school approved by the Board pursuant to Rule Chapter 64B7-32, F.A.C.; or completes an approved apprenticeship program in accordance with Rule Chapter 64B7-29, F.A.C.;

(d) Completes the HIV/AIDS course requirement in Rule 64B7-32.003, F.A.C.;

(e) Passes a national examination approved by the Board;

(f) Completes a course relating to the prevention of medical errors as required by Section 456.013(7), F.S.

(2) The Board approves the following examinations:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) The National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy Examination.

(3) No change. 

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 480.035(7), 480.041(2), 480.042(1) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 480.041, 480.042 FS. History–New 11-27-79, Amended 9-2-80, 10-9-85, Formerly 21L-25.01, Amended 12-22-92, 3-24-93, 5-20-93, Formerly 21L-25.001, Amended 8-12-93, 6-28-94, 8-18-96, Formerly 61G11-25.001, Amended 5-20-98, 7-30-02, 3-31-08, 6-15-09, 9-6-09, 6-2-10, 12-24-13, 6-2-14, 10-2-14,                     .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 17, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 28, 2015