Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 37 No. 25, June 24, 2011 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

59A-7.034 Alternate-Site Testing.

(1) through (6) No change.

(7)(a)1. through 3. No change.

4. Is a phlebotomist certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) or American Medical Technologists (AMT),

5.4. Is licensed as a physician assistant pursuant to Chapter 458 and 459, F.S.,

6.5. Is a perfusionist certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, determined eligible for certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or has two years of clinical experience in cardiovascular perfusion with 100 clinical perfusions conducted as of January 1, 1981.

7.6. Is a cardiovascular technician certified by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI),

8.7. Is licensed as a director, supervisor, technologist or technician under Chapter 483, Part III, F.S., or exempt from such licensure as provided in that chapter,

9.8. Is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic pursuant to Chapter 401, F.S., or

10.9. Meets the staff training and education requirements set out in the alternate-site policy and procedure manual developed by the laboratory director for individuals performing tests categorized as waived. Individuals, ~~such as phlebotomists,~~ who meet such staff training and education requirements for performing tests categorized as waived, but who do not meet the requirements for performing moderate complexity tests as provided under this rule, are restricted to performing tests categorized as waived.

(b) through (c) No change.

(8) through (10) No change.