64B14-4.003: Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend rule language to recognize post-baccalaureate education in establishing eligibility for licensure, correct statutory references and include ABC certification for pedorthists.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B14-4.003 Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.
(1) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist under Section 468.803(5)(3)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must submit an Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132, 8/08, herein incorporated by reference, which is available from the Board office or
(a) An official transcript from the regionally accredited institution at which the applicant’s Baccalauareate or post-graduate degree Bachelor of Science degree was awarded, indicating the degree awarded.
(b) If the applicant’s bachelor’s degree was not awarded in orthotics and prosthetics, documentation from the CAAHEP approved program certifying certification of completion of an orthotics or prosthetics program, as applicable, recognized by the CAAHEP.
(c) through (e) No change.
(2) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter under Section 468.803(5)(3)(c), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:
(a) through (e) No change.
(3) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter assistant under Section 468.803(5)(3)(d), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:
(a) through (d) No change.
(4) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as a pedorthist under Section 468.803(5)(3)(e), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:
(a) No change.
(b) An original letter from the head of a training program(s) approved by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP), or the American Board for Certification (ABC), attesting to the inclusion of training as provided in paragraph 64B14-4.110(3)(a), F.A.C.
(c) through (d) No change.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS. History–New 12-10-98, Amended 11-11-02, 11-1-05, 9-21-06, 4-19-09, 4-12-10,________.