64B3-6.001: Manner of Application
64B3-6.002: Documentation for Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this notice is to amend Rule 64B3-6.001, F.A.C., in order to: (1) incorporate an amended version of an application form; and (2) set forth a more precise statutory citation which makes the disclosure of social security numbers mandatory. This notice is also intended to amend Rule 64B3-6.002, F.A.C., in order to clarify the type of supporting documentation that must be submitted with licensure applications.
SUMMARY: Rule 64B3-6.001, F.A.C., sets forth the manner by which applicants can apply for licensure as Clinical Laboratory Personnel Directors, Supervisors, Technologists, or Technicians. Rule 64B3-6.002, F.A.C., describes the type of documentation that must be submitted with licensure applications.
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: 456.013, 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:
64B3-6.001 Manner of Application.
(1) All applicants for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Personnel Director, Supervisor, Technologist, or Technician shall apply to the Department on Form # DH-MQA 3000 (11/08) “Application for Clinical Laboratory Personnel Director, Supervisor, Technologist, and Technician” All persons applying for licensure shall submit an application signed under oath to the Board on Form #DH-MQA3000 10/99, Application for Clinical Laboratory Licensure 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 the web address www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee required by Rule 64B3-9.001, F.A.C.
(2) No change.
(3) With regard to persons who have been issued a social security number by the Federal Government, disclosure of a social security number is mandatory pursuant to Section 456.013(1)(a), F.S. Sections 456.004(9), 409.2577 and 409.2598, F.S., and social security numbers are used to allow efficient screening of applicants and licensees by a Title IV-D child support agency to assure compliance with child support obligations.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013, 483.805(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 483.815, 483.823 FS. History–New 12-29-93, Formerly 61F3-6.001, Amended 5-29-95, 8-1-95, Formerly 59O-6.001, Amended 8-27-97, 9-20-98, 1-5-00, 3-24-02, 4-13-04, ________.
64B3-6.002 Documentation for Licensure.
The following is a list of acceptable documents which shall be submitted to the Board as appropriate for the type of license sought in order to show eligibility for the license:
(1) Official transcript sent directly from the institution.
(2) A civil notarized Notarized copy of high school diploma.
(3) Certified copy of a diploma, training certificate or Department of Defense form DD-214 or any other document which verifies pertinent education and experience.
(4) A civil notarized Notarized copy of certificate of attendance or notarized documentation of training required pursuant to Chapters 64B3-4 and 64B3-3, F.A.C., and continuing education required pursuant to Chapter 64B3-11, F.A.C., including HIV/AIDS continuing education, and the 2-hour course on medical error prevention.
(5) Civil notarized Certified copies of documents of foreign education and translation, if appropriate.
(6) Foreign credentials evaluation which includes a breakdown of all college level courses by credit hours and subject sent directly to the board office by one of the following evaluators:
(a) A regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
(b) American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry.
(c) National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
(d) Center for Applied Research, Evaluation & Education, Inc.
(e) Foundation for International Services, Inc.
(f) Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
(g) International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
(h) Education Evaluators International, Inc.
(i) International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
(j) Education International.
(k) Josef Silney & Associates International Educational Consultants.
(l) Foreign Academic Credentials Services, Inc.
(m) World Education Services, Inc.
(7) Individuals with a baccalaureate degree in accredited medical technology programs from accredited institutions in the Philippines need only submit official transcripts sent directly by the institution to the Board office. No foreign credentials evaluation is necessary.
(8) Applicants with a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university whose major is not a chemical or biological science may submit an evaluation of the applicant’s academic record from the chairperson of a chemical or biological science department of a regionally accredited U.S. college or university to demonstrate that the applicant’s education is equivalent to a U.S. degree in the chemical or biological sciences.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 483.805(4) FS. Law Implemented 483.815, 483.823 FS. History–New 1-9-94, Amended 7-13-94, Formerly 61F3-6.002, Amended 12-28-94, 5-29-95, Formerly 59O-6.002, Amended 8-27-97, 10-14-02, 4-13-04, ________.