3128558, 64B14-4.100 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3128558

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Chapter:

INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

64B14-4.100	Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship
64B14-4.110	Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthist Licensure

PURPOSE:

In Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., the purpose and effect of the rule development is to provide a more comprehensive description of the elements of approved training for applicants for licensure as orthotists and prosthetists, and to set a limit on the amount of time an intern/resident can practice without a license in the state of Florida. In Rule 64B14-4.110, F.A.C., the purpose and effect of the rule development is to delete references to specific providers of the approved education for orthotic fitter and orthotic fitter assistant candidates, because the previously identified providers have changed titles and other providers are anticipated who will meet the statutory and rule requirements for training programs.

SUMMARY:

In Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., a more comprehensive description of the elements of approved training for applicants for licensure as orthotists and prosthetists is provided, and a limit is set on the amount of time an intern/resident can practice without a license in the state of Florida. In Rule 64B14-4.110, F.A.C., references to specific providers of the approved education for orthotic fitter and orthotic fitter assistant candidates are deleted.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

468.802, 468.803 FS.

LAW:

468.803 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/9/2006 Vol. 32/45

COMMENTS:

From 11/9/2006 To 11/30/2006 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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