64B3-5.003: Technologist
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this notice is to correct errors that were present in the version of this rule that became effective on July 9, 2007.
SUMMARY: This rule sets forth the qualifications of those clinical laboratory personnel who represent the first level of independent practice and, under general supervision, fulfill the responsibilities specified in Rule 64B3-13.003, F.A.C.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 483.805(4), 483.823 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 483.800, 483.809, 483.815, 483.823 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B3-5.003 Technologist.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) In addition, at least one of the following requirements must be met for specific areas of licensure. In some cases there are multiple options for meeting the requirement.
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Specialty |
Option |
Education |
Training/Experience |
Examination |
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(a) Microbiology, Serology/ Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, and Molecular Pathology |
1 |
Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science |
Clinical laboratory training program or 3 years experience 1 year in each specialty for which licensure is sought) |
MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT), MT(AAB) NRCC examinations, or specialist examinations in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area |
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2 |
90 semester hours college credit |
Clinical laboratory training program |
MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT), MT(AAB) examinations, or specialist examinations in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area |
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3 |
Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology |
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MT(AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area |
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4 |
Associate Degree |
Successfully completed a military clinical laboratory training program of at least 1500 clock hours |
MT(AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area |
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5 |
Associate Degree |
5 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience with one year of experience in each category for which licensure is sought |
MT(AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area |
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(b) through (c) |
No change |
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(d) Cytogenetics |
1 |
Bachelors Degree |
Board approved training program in cytogenetics at the technologist level |
CLS(NCA) Cytogenetics examination |
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2 |
Bachelors Degree with 36 hours of academic science
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One year of pertinent clinical laboratory experience in cytogenetics |
CLS(NCA) Cytogenetics examination |
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(e) through (f) |
No change |
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(g) Histology |
1 |
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HTL(ASCP), or HT(ASCP) QIHC |
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2 |
Associate Degree |
NAACLS-approved Histotechnology Program |
HT(ASCP) |
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3 4 |
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Five years of pertinent experience and 48 contact hours of continuing education in immunohistochemistry/advanced histologic techniques. Five years of pertient experience and 48 contact hours of continuing education in immunohistochemistry/advanced histologic techniques and licensure as a technician in the specialty of histology |
HT(ASCP) |
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(h) Histocompatibility |
1 |
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CHT(ABHI) |
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4 |
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Specific Authority 483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 FS. Law Implemented 381.0034, 483.800, 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.815, 483.823 FS. History–New 12-6-94, Amended 7-12-95, 9-10-95, 12-4-95, Formerly 59O-5.003, Amended 5-26-98, 1-11-99, 7-5-01, 3-24-02, 10-29-02, 8-16-04, 5-15-05, 12-19-05, 5-25-06, 7-9-07, __________.