Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B14-4.003: Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend rule language to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references, include ABC certification for pedorthists and to update the licensure form.
SUMMARY: The rule is being amended to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references, include ABC certification for pedorthists and to update the licensure form.
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: 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists /MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-4.003 Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.

(1) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist under Section 468.803(5)(3)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must submit an Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132, _________, herein incorporated by reference, which is available from the Board office or at the Board’s website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/OrthPros/index.html, and provide:

(a) An official transcript from the regionally accredited institution at which the applicant’s Baccalaureate or post-graduate Bachelor of Science degree was awarded, indicating the degree awarded.

(b) If the applicant’s bachelor’s degree was not awarded in orthotics and prosthetics, documentation from the CAAHEP approved program certifying certification of completion of an orthotics or prosthetics program, as applicable, recognized by the CAAHEP.

(c) through (e) No change.

(2) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter under Section 468.803(5)(3)(c), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) through (e) No change.

(3) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter assistant under Section 468.803(5)(3)(d), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) through (d) No change.

(4) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as a pedorthist under Section 468.803(5)(3)(e), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) No change.

(b) An original letter from the head of a training program(s) approved by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP), or the American Board for Certification (ABC), attesting to the inclusion of training as provided in paragraph 64B14-4.110(3)(a), F.A.C.

(c) through (d) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS. History–New 12-10-98, Amended 11-11-02, 11-1-05, 9-21-06, 4-19-09, 4-12-10,________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 14, 2011
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: January 6, 2012