64B7-28.001: Biennial Renewal of Massage Therapist's License
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete duplicative rule provisions and to reference the Department of Health biennial renewal schedule.
SUMMARY: This rule amendment will delete duplicative rule provisions and reference the Department of Health biennial renewal schedule.
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), 456.034, 480.035(7), 480.0415, 480.044 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.034, 480.0415, 480.044(1)(f), (m) 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: Anthony Jusevitch, 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:
64B7-28.001 Biennial Renewal of Massage Therapist’s License.
(1) All license renewals for massage therapists shall meet the requirements as set forth in Chapters 456 and 480, F.S., these rules, and the rules of the Department of Health. All massage therapists shall renew their licenses on or before the biennial renewal schedule in Rule 64B-9.001, F.A.C. August 31, of each biennial year, according to the fee schedule as set forth in Chapter 64B7-27, F.A.C.
(2) No license shall be renewed unless the licensee submits confirmation on a department form that the licensee has completed an education course on HIV/AIDS which meets the requirements of Section 456.034, F.S. If the licensee has not submitted confirmation which has been received and recorded by the Board, the department shall not renew the license. The Board approves courses that have been approved by regulatory Boards or Councils under the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Health, the American Red Cross, or directly by the Board, and courses sponsored or presented by Board-approved Massage Schools.
(3) No license shall be renewed unless the licensee submits confirmation in writing to the Florida Board of Massage Therapy that the licensee has completed an education course of at least 2 hours relating to prevention of medical errors as part of the licensure and renewal process. The course must include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety. The 2-hour course shall count toward the total number of continuing education hours required for renewal.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(7), 456.034, 480.035(7), 480.0415, 480.044 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.034, 480.0415, 480.044(1)(f), (m) FS. History–New 11-27-79, Amended 12-18-84, Formerly 21L-28.01, Amended 3-12-90, 1-3-91, Formerly 21L-28.001, Amended 9-30-93, 6-12-95, 9-25-95, 7-17-97, Formerly 61G11-28.001, Amended 4-28-99, 7-30-02,________.