Notice of Variances and Waivers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B17-4.001: Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 08, 2010, the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, received a petition for Rene Navarro, Jr., seeking a waiver of the requirements of subparagraph 64B17-4.001(3)(b)3., Florida Administrative Code, which requires the completion of a Board approved English proficiency exam if English was not the language of instruction as evidenced by a minimum total score of 89 on the TOEFL as well as accompanying minimum scores in the test’s four components of: 24 in writing; 26 in speaking; 21 in reading comprehension; and 18 in listening comprehension.
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Physical Therapy Practice within 14 days of publication of this notice.