64B3-4.001: Trainee Registration
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this amendment is to: (1) incorporate a new form to be utilized by applicants seeking trainee registration; (2) move the language setting forth the requirements imposed on trainees and trainee applicants; (3) incorporate a new form to be utilized for requesting an extension of trainee registration; and (4) amend the language governing the circumstances under which a trainee registration may be extended beyond its expiration date.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule will govern how applicants become registered for enrollment in a clinical laboratory training program.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs was prepared. The Board determined the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business.
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) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 483.809(3), 483.811(2), (3), (4), 483.825 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:
64B3-4.001 Trainee Registration.
(1) No change.
(2) An applicant for trainee registration shall apply to the Department on Form # DH-MQA 3005 (11/08) “Clinical Laboratory Trainee” forms DH 1083 (10/97), Clinical Laboratory Trainee Application, effective 2-15-01, which is incorporated by reference herein copies of which, and which can be obtained from the Board office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257 Department or from its website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/ClinLab/index.html www.DOH.state.fl.us/mqa.
(3) Upon graduation from a Board approved training program, a student who intends to work in a laboratory licensed under Chapter 483, Part I, Florida Statutes, shall apply for licensure.
(4) Individuals enrolled in a Board-approved histology program shall be issued a two-year trainee registration.
(5) All trainee applicants shall submit either a certified copy of a high school diploma or its equivalent, or an official transcript sent directly to the Department.
(6)(3) If the trainee is unable to complete the training by the date indicated on the application for initial registration due to the reasons set forth in subsection (7), then the training program coordinator must submit to the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Form # DH-MQA 1165 (11/08) “Request to Extend Trainee Registration” which is incorporated by reference herein, copies of which can be obtained from the Board office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257 or from its website at http://www/doh/state/fl/us/mqa/ClinLab/index.html. based on extenuating circumstances such as the applicant’s surgery, serious illness or injury, hospitalization, pregnancy or a death in the applicant’s family, a letter must be submitted from the training program coordinator to the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel explaining the reasons. Failure to submit such a letter shall result in a denial of the request for renewal.
(7)(4) Trainee registration may not be extended beyond its expiration date except upon recommendation of the program director and approval by the Board based upon one of the following circumstances:
(a) Approved training program failed to commence on the date indicated in the training program’s application for approval.
(b) Trainee withdrew from approved training program and reentered the same or another approved training program at a later date.
(c) Training program ceases to operate after trainee’s registration.
(d) Trainee is unable to complete the approved program requirements prior to the expiration date of the trainee’s registration because of extenuating circumstances.
(5) Upon graduation from a Board approved training program, a student who intends to work in a laboratory licensed under Chapter 483, Part I, Florida Statutes, shall apply for licensure. Individuals enrolled in a Board-approved histology program shall be issued a two-year trainee registration.
(6) All trainee applicants shall submit either a certified copy of a high school diploma or its equivalent, or an official transcript sent directly to the Department.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 483.805(4) FS. Law Implemented 483.809(3), 483.811(2), (3), (4), 483.825, 483.827 FS. History–New 7-20-93, Formerly 21KK-4.001, 61F3-4.001, Amended 4-10-96, 7-3-97, Formerly 59O-4.001, Amended 3-19-98, 2-15-01, 3-24-02, 3-30-04, ________.