Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Athletic Training
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B33-2.001: Licensure Requirements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language for the requirements for licensure and to update form DOH-AT-001, “Board of Athletic Training State of Florida Examination Application for Licensure” revised 5/12, pursuant to Statutory change.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will modify language for the requirements for licensure and to update form DOH-AT-001, “Board of Athletic Training State of Florida Examination Application for Licensure” revised 5/12, pursuant to statutory change.
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), (9), 468.705, 468.707 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 468.707 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: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Training/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B33-2.001 Licensure Requirements

All candidates for licensure shall pay the application fee and shall submit to the Department a completed DOH form DOH-AT-001 entitled “BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINING STATE OF FLORIDA EXAMINATION APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE” (Revised 05/128-09) incorporated herein by reference. The application can be obtained by writing the Department of Health, Board of Athletic Training, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258. The application is also available from the Board’s website address as follows: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/athtrain/at_lic_req.html.

(1) Each applicant for licensure shall meet the following requirements:

(a) No change

(b) The applicant shall submit proof of passing the Board of Certification Entry Level Certification examination, which is hereby approved by the Board, and proof of certification by the Board of Certification.

(c) The applicant shall submit proof of current certification in cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation with an automated external difibulator at the professional rescue level from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent.

(2) No change

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), (9), 468.705, 468.707 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 468.707 FS. History–New 5-29-96, Formerly 61-25.002, 64B30-25.002, Amended 8-22-00, 5-9-02, 3-6-07, 8-12-08, 5-27-09, 5-27-10,                     .

 


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Athletic Training
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Athletic Training
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 31, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 30, 2011