Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Environmental Health
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64E-3.001: Fees
64E-3.002: Definitions
64E-3.003: Qualifications for Examination
64E-3.0031: Radiation Therapy Assistance by General Radiographers
64E-3.0032: Radiologist Assistant Duties and Supervision.
64E-3.0033: Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) by Nuclear Medicine Technologists
64E-3.004: Practice of Radiologic Technology by Applicants for Certification by Examination
64E-3.005: Written Examinations
64E-3.006: Certification by Endorsement
64E-3.007: Bone Densitometry
64E-3.008: Continuing Education Requirements
64E-3.009: Standards for Continuing Education Courses
64E-3.010: Reactivation of Inactive Certificates
64E-3.011: Disciplinary Guidelines
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To implement Chapter 2012-168, L.O.F., to include new specialty technologist categories and amend rule language as necessary to ensure that all rules conform to statutory requirements and the current practices and procedures for radiological personnel.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Fees; definitions; forms; application procedures and requirements; educational programs; examinations; endorsement; continuing education and providers; title, scope of practice and prohibited practices for all persons certified or governed by Ch. 468, Part IV; x-ray; radiography; nuclear medicine; radiation therapy; training; remedial education; supervision; HIV/AIDS; certificate issuance, display, renewal, reactivation, resignation, and relinquishment; investigations; disciplinary guidelines; national organizations; specialty boards; advisory council recommendations.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.0034, 468.302, 468.303, 468.304, 468.305, 468.306, 468.3065, 468.307(1), 468.309, 468.3095, 468.3101(4), (6) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0034, 468.3003, 468.301, 468.302, 468.303, 468.304, 468.305, 468.306, 468.3065, 468.307, 468.309, 468.3095, 468.3101, 468.314 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Brenda Andrews, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C21, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741, (850)245-4266; Brenda_Andrews@doh.state.fl.us.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.