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Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-1 - BOARD MEETINGS › Section 64B14-1.005 - Public Comment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists invites and
				  encourages all members of the public to provide comment on matters or
				  propositions before the Board or a committee of the Board. The opportunity to
				  provide comment shall be subject to the following:
(1) Members of the public will be given an
				opportunity to provide comment on subject matters before the Board after an
				agenda item is introduced at a properly noticed board meeting.
(2) Members of the public shall be limited to
				five (5) minutes to provide comment. This time shall not include time spent by
				the presenter responding to questions posed by Board members, staff or Board
				counsel. The chair of the Board may extend the time to provide comment if time
				permits.
(3) Members of the public
				shall notify Board staff in writing of their interest to be heard on a
				proposition or matter before the Board. The notification shall identify the
				person or entity, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality, and identify who
				will speak on behalf of a group or faction of persons consisting of five (5) or
				more persons. Any person or entity appearing before the Board may use a
				pseudonym if he or she does not wish to be identified.
Rulemaking Authority
					 286.0114 FS. Law Implemented
					 286.0114
					 FS.
New 3-4-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.0015 - Application, Examination and Initial Licensure Fees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following fees are established by the Department:
(1) An applicant for licensure by examination
				shall remit an application fee of $400.00, an examination fee of $400.00, and
				an initial licensure fee of $400.00 at the time the application is
				submitted.
(2) An applicant for
				licensure without examination shall remit an application fee of $400.00 and an
				initial licensure fee of $400.00 at the time the application is
				submitted.
(3) An applicant for a
				residency or an internship shall remit an application fee of $200.00 and a
				registration fee of $200.00 at the time the application is submitted.
(4) All application fees are non-refundable.
				Examination fees are refundable upon written request by the applicant if an
				applicant is found to be ineligible to take the examination. Initial licensure
				fees are refundable upon written request by the applicant if the applicant is
				found to be ineligible for licensure.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(2),
					 468.803(2)(a), (4),
					 (5) FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013(2), (4),
					 (5),
					 468.803(2), (4),
					 (5)
					 FS.
New 9-2-98, Formerly 64B-3.003, Amended 2-8-01, 5-30-02,
					 5-27-09, 6-23-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.002 - Biennial Renewal Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The biennial renewal fee for all licensure categories in
				  Chapter 468, F.S., Part XIV, F.S., for active or inactive licenses, is
				  $300.00.
Rulemaking Authority
					  456.025,
					  456.036,
					 468.802,
					 468.806 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.025,
					 456.036,
					  468.806 FS.
New 2-25-99, Amended 3-18-01, 5-30-02, 6-23-16,
					 8-19-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.003 - Delinquent License Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A delinquent status licensee shall pay a delinquency fee of
				  $300.00 when the licensee applies for renewal.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.036
					 FS.
New 5-21-98, Amended 3-18-01, 5-30-02,
					 10-7-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.004 - Reactivation Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for reactivation of an inactive license shall be
				  $500.00.
Specific Authority
					 456.036 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.036
					 FS.
New 5-21-98, Amended 3-18-01,
					 5-30-02.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.005 - Change of Status Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for change of licensure status at any time other than
				  at the time of biennial renewal shall be $300.00.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.036
					 FS.
New 6-18-98, Amended 3-18-01, 5-30-02,
					 10-7-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.006 - Residency or Internship Registration Renewal Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A resident or intern applying for registration renewal shall
				  pay a registration renewal fee of $125.00 remitted when the one (1) year
				  registration renewal application is submitted.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025,
					 468.802 FS. Law Implemented
					 468.803
					 FS.
New 9-26-13.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.010 - Continuing Education Fees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The fee for
				application for approval as a continuing education provider is
				$250.00.
(2) The renewal fee for
				continuing education provider approval is $250.00.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(7),
					 468.806(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.025(7),
					 468.806(3)
					 FS.
New 7-1-98, Amended
					 4-26-00.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.011 - Duplicate License Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for issuance for a duplicate license
				  $25.00.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(4),
					 (10) FS. Law Implemented
					 456.025(4),
					 (10)
					 FS.
New 5-21-98.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.012 - Unlicensed Activity Fees (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.065(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.065(3)
					 FS.
New 5-21-98, Repealed
					 12-2-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.013 - Special Assessment Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(5),
					 468.802 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.025(5)
					 FS.
New 4-10-06, Repealed
					 9-3-13.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-2 - FEES › Section 64B14-2.015 - Retired Status Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for placing a license into retired status shall be
				  $50.00.
Specific Authority
					 456.036(4)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 456.036(4)(b)
					 FS.
New 4-10-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-3 - DEFINITIONS › Section 64B14-3.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
				  mean:
(1) Orthotics/Prosthetics - the
				entire practice of orthotics and prosthetics, to include pedorthics, but may
				apply to a single level of license where appropriate.
(2) ABC - The American Board for
				Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(3) Actively Practicing - working in the
				field of orthotics/prosthetics at least 30 hours per week.
(4) Adjust - to modify or reposition
				components of a device to increase its function, fit, or comfort.
(5) Arch Support - a device used in the shoe
				to provide foot comfort by increasing support but does not apply therapeutic
				forces.
(6) Assemble - to join
				components, either prefabricated or custom made into a device to be applied to
				a patient.
(7) BOC - Board of
				Certification/Accreditation, International.
(8) CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of
				Allied Health Education Programs.
(9) CAPE - Commission on Accreditation for
				Pedorthic Education.
(10)
				Consultation - the offering of information aimed at the resolution of a
				perceived problem.
(11) Design - to
				conceive and plan the fabrication of a device, using components or materials,
				to achieve a specific function.
(12) Direct Supervision means:
(a) The licensed orthotist, prosthetist,
				orthotist/prosthetist, or pedorthist will provide a physical evaluation of each
				patient's orthotic and or prosthetic needs and may delegate appropriate duties
				to support personnel. However, the licensed practitioner shall physically
				evaluate the effectiveness, appropriateness and fit of all devices within the
				scope of the licensed practitioner's licensure practice requirements, including
				those repaired devices in which the repairs affect the fit, physical structure
				or biomechanical function of the device, on every patient, prior to patient use
				of the device;
(b) For the purpose
				of replacement of worn or broken components which do not in any way alter the
				fit, physical structure or biomechanical functioning of the existing device,
				direct supervision of support personnel providing repairs to orthoses or
				prostheses means the aforementioned repair must be approved by the
				appropriately licensed practitioner prior to beginning of repairs. The
				responsible licensed practitioner must at all times be accessible by two way
				communication, enabling the supervisor to respond to questions relating to the
				repair.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.001 - Approved Examinations

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The board accepts the examination results of the following
				  national standards organization in lieu of administering a state
				  examination:
(1) Orthotist,
				prosthetist, prosthetist/orthotist - the American Board for certification in
				Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) examination in place at the time
				of application or, if currently ABC certified, the ABC examination in place at
				the time of certification.
(2)
				Pedorthist - the Board of Certification in Pedorthics or ABC pedorthic
				examination.
Rulemaking Authority
					  456.017(1)(c),
					 468.802,
					  468.803(4)  FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c),
					 468.803(4)
					 FS.
New 11-1-99, Amended 9-21-06, 3-16-10, 3-5-15,
					 3-18-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.0015 - Security and Monitoring Procedures for Licensure Examination (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.017(1)(d)
					 FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(d)
					 FS.
New 5-23-99, Repealed
					 6-12-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.003 - Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) In order to
				establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist, prosthetist, orthotic
				fitter, orthotic fitter assistant, or pedorthist under Section
				 468.803(5)(a), (b), (c), (d) or
				(e), F.S., the applicant must submit an
				Orthotist, Prosthetist, Orthotist - Prosthetist, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic
				Fitter Assistant, Pedorthist - Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132,
				(Revised 08/2022), herein incorporated by reference, which is available at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14879
,
				or at the Board's website
http://floridasorthotistsprosthetists.gov/
,
				and provide:
(a) An official transcript from
				the accredited institution at which the applicant's Baccalaureate or
				post-graduate Bachelor of Science degree was awarded, indicating the degree
				awarded.
(b) If the applicant's
				degree was not awarded in orthotics and prosthetics, documentation from the
				CAAHEP approved program certifying completion of an orthotics or prosthetics
				program, as applicable.
(c) If the
				applicant completed a residency program certified by NCOPE, documentation from
				NCOPE certifying completion of the residency program.
(d)
1. If
				the applicant completed an internship, documentation from the qualified
				supervisor that specifies the number of hours worked demonstrates compliance
				with Rule  64B14-4.100, F.A.C.,
				or
2. The Board will accept written
				documentation from NCOPE establishing the completion of an internship. Such
				documentation must be submitted to the Board office directly from
				NCOPE.
(e) Documentation
				of completion of the mandatory courses.
(f) Sections 468.803(4)(a)2., (4)(b)2.,
				(5)(a)2., and (5)(b)2., F.S., require that an applicant for examination or
				license must first complete a qualified experience internship or residency.
				Experience gained in Florida, through a residency is deemed "qualified"
				beginning only after the issuance date of a valid Registration to practice in
				Florida as a resident.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.0035 - Incomplete Applications for Licensure (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 468.802 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013(1),
					 468.803,
					 468.805,
					 468.807
					 FS.
New 6-22-99, Repealed
					 12-2-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.005 - Documentation of Eligibility for Registration

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Each orthotic, prosthetic, or orthotic-prosthetic resident
				  participating in a residency program in this state shall register with the
				  Board within sixty (60) days of the date of commencement of residency using the
				  Orthotist or Prosthetist Application for Initial Residency Registration, form
				  number DH-MQA 1126, (Revised 08/2022), hereby adopted and incorporated by
				  reference, which is available from:
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14880
,
				  or the Board office or at the Board's website
http://floridasorthotistsprosthetists.gov/
,
				  and provide:
(1)
(a) An official transcript from the
				accredited institution at which the applicant's Baccalaureate or post-graduate
				degree was awarded, indicating the degree awarded.
(b) Applicants for initial registration,
				having completed their degree requirements at a recognized prosthetics and
				orthotics degree program within forty-five (45) days of their registration
				application, and whose transcript is not yet available, may instead submit both
				of the following:
1. A letter sent directly to
				the Board on school letterhead signed by the orthotics and prosthetics degree
				program's director, documenting the applicant has completed the required degree
				curriculum and is eligible and due to graduate, and specifying the degree to be
				awarded; and,
2. A copy of the
				applicant's request for a certified transcript addressed to be sent directly to
				the Board.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.100 - Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) To meet the requirements for licensure as
				an orthotist or prosthetist, the applicant must document an internship that
				meets the requirements of this rule, or must complete a residency program
				accredited by NCOPE. An applicant for combined licensure as a
				prosthetist/orthotist must document a discrete internship or residency in each
				field.
(2) An internship must
				consist of orthotic or prosthetic clinical experience practicing under the
				general supervision of a licensed or ABC-certified orthotist or prosthetist,
				respectively. The internship must consist of a minimum of 1,900
				hours.
(3) Internships must be
				completed at facilities engaged in providing orthotic and prosthetic patient
				care. Interns must provide direct patient care, but only under the supervision
				of a qualified orthotist or prosthetist; the educational mission must not be
				compromised by an excessive reliance on residents to fulfill facility service
				obligations. Interns should progress from observing to actually providing
				direct patient care. Sufficient amounts of lab and technical experience must
				accompany the clinical training.
(4) The internship must require the intern to
				meet the following objectives:
(a) Clinical
				Assessment. Determine the orthotic or prosthetic needs of the patient by
				integrating the information obtained from history, examination, measurement and
				observation; develop a treatment protocol for the patient through review of
				patient data in order to formulate an orthotic or prosthetic recommendation and
				treatment plan.
(b) Patient
				Management. Apply a properly fitting prosthetic/orthotic device by using
				accepted prosthetic/orthotic techniques to achieve optimum outcomes; inform the
				patient of the various procedures to be performed by using appropriate
				communication skills; provide continuing patient care and periodic evaluation
				to ensure proper fit and function of the prosthetic/orthotic device.
(c) Professional Responsibility. Selecting
				the most appropriate course of action when faced with patient-related problems
				while adhering to the laws and rules applicable to practice in Florida and the
				standards of care of the profession.
(d) Practice Management. Demonstrate proper
				documentation of a patient's history and financial records by using established
				record-keeping techniques and demonstrate an understanding of the facility's
				financial and safety policies and procedures.
(e) Technical Implementation. Interpret
				patient data and modify a patient model to ensure optimal fit and function;
				demonstrate the ability to fabricate or repair a prescribed device, selecting
				appropriate materials and components based on patient criteria to ensure
				optimum strength, durability and function.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.110 - Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthist Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Requirements
				for Licensure as an Orthotic Fitter. The applicant must
				demonstrate:
(a) Proof of successful
				completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a
				minimum of 32 hours. The Board approves the training standards in accordance
				with the 2015 guidelines provided by the American Board for Certification in
				Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Alternative orthotic fitter courses
				consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the
				following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology,
				pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and
				tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.
(b) Completion of an approved eight hour
				course in custom-molded shoes. Two years experience in orthotics under the
				direct supervision of a Florida licensed orthotist. Candidates licensed by the
				Board as an orthotic fitter assistant may earn the two years of experience
				under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed orthotic fitter. Experience
				in orthotics earned outside of Florida may also be earned under the direct
				supervision of an ABC certified orthotist. This paragraph shall not be
				construed to authorize any person to supervise, assist or engage in the
				unlicensed practice of orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics. The education
				required by paragraph (1)(a), above, shall be completed prior to earning the
				experience required by this paragraph, except that the required custom molded
				shoe course may be completed no less than one year prior to the end of the two
				year period of orthotics experience the applicant relies on to qualify for
				licensure. This paragraph shall not be construed to authorize any person
				licensed by the Board to practice beyond the scope of their license, unless
				supervised pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 468 Part XIV, F.S., and
				rules of the Board.
(c)
				Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-4 - INITIAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 64B14-4.115 - Requirements for Renewal of Residency

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
To be eligible for a renewal of residency, the applicant must
				  submit a renewal application to the department no earlier than 150 days prior
				  to the expiration of the active residency. Each independent registration or
				  dual registration is valid for 2 years after from the date of initial issuance.
				  The renewal application must be received by the Department while the initial
				  resident registration is still active and valid. The application titled
				  "Renewal of Residency Registration" is form DH-MQA 1268, 07/2020, herein
				  incorporated by reference and available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12637
,
				  and the Department's website
http://floridaorthotistsprosthetists.gov/
.
				  The registration renewal fee is set in Rule
				   64B14-2.006, F.A.C., and must be
				  included with the completed application.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025,
					 468.803 FS. Law Implemented
					 468.803(3)
					 FS.
New 5-15-14, Amended
					 1-27-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-5 - LICENSURE RENEWAL › Section 64B14-5.001 - Licensure Renewal

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Each licensee, must renew his or her license no later than
				  November 30 of each odd-numbered year. Each applicant shall remit the licensure
				  renewal fee established in Rule
				   64B14-2.002,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 468.802,
					 468.806(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 468.806
					 FS.
New 7-1-98, Amended 12-10-98, 11-11-02,
					 3-30-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-5 - LICENSURE RENEWAL › Section 64B14-5.002 - Continuing Education Requirement

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				As a condition of license renewal or recertification, each licensee must
				complete approved continuing education.
(a)
				Each licensee must complete the following continuing education within 24 months
				immediately preceding the date license renewal is due:
1. Orthotists/Prosthetists: 30
				hours.
2. Pedorthists: 30
				hours.
3. Orthotic Fitters: 20
				hours.
4. Orthotic Fitter
				Assistants: 10 hours.
5. Any
				licensee holding more than 1 license must complete a minimum of 30 hours of
				continuing education.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-5 - LICENSURE RENEWAL › Section 64B14-5.003 - Continuing Education Course Criteria

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				To be eligible for credit toward the licensee's continuing education
				requirement, a continuing education course shall be designed to enhance the
				learning and promote the continued development of knowledge and skills of the
				individual licensee's professional practice. The course content shall be
				relevant to the practice of orthotics, prothetics, or pedorthics and
				specifically designed to the stated level and learning needs of the
				participants.
(2) Each course must
				have stated learning objectives which describe expected learner outcomes in
				behavioral terms, can be evaluated, are attainable, and are relevant to current
				professional practice. The objectives shall determine the content, teaching
				methodology and plan for evaluation.
(3) The course faculty shall demonstrate
				academic preparation and/or experience in the subject matter of the
				course.
(4) Course length shall be
				sufficient to provide meaningful education in the subject matter presented.
				Courses must include 25 minutes for one- half credit hour of didactic
				instruction or 50 minutes of lab/clinical experience for each hour of credit
				awarded.
(5) Distance learning
				courses, which include home study, correspondence, computer interactive, video
				cassette and audio cassette courses must meet all the requirements of this rule
				and must include a testing mechanism on which a passing score must be attained
				by the licensee prior to the issuance of continuing education credit.
				Videocassette courses shall not exceed 5 hours per subject.
(6) Currency and accuracy of the content of
				the course shall be documented by references and/or bibliography.
(7) Each course shall include a certificate
				of attendance given to each participant, provider, the name of the course,
				which shall be the same as the name submitted to the Board, the provider number
				assigned by the Board, the name of the participant, the date the course was
				taken; the number of hours of continuing education credit awarded; and the
				signature of the provider, official representative or instructor.
(8) Each licensee attending a course must be
				required to sign in and must attend all of the course in order to be awarded
				continuing education credit.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013,
					 468.802,
					 468.806 FS. Law Implemented
					 468.806
					 FS.
New 5-18-00, Amended 11-11-02, 10-24-04,
					 3-13-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-5 - LICENSURE RENEWAL › Section 64B14-5.004 - Provider Application

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Providers seeking Board approval shall meet the following
				  requirements:
(1) Provide an
				identifiable person to be responsible for ensuring that each program presented
				under their provider number meets program requirements set forth in subsection
				(3), below.
(2) Retain a
				"sign-in-sheet" with the signature of participants and copies of any
				promotional materials for at least 3 years following the course.
(3) Provide each participant with a
				certificate of attendance verifying the program has been completed. The
				certificate shall not be issued until completion of the program and shall
				contain the provider's name and number title of program, and program number,
				instructor, date, number of contact hours of credit, the licensee's name and
				license number.
(4) Notify the
				Board of any significant changes relative to the maintenance of standards as
				set forth in these rules.
(5) Each
				program presented by an approved provider shall meet the standards of Rules
				 64B14-5.003 and
				 64B14-5.004, F.A.C.
(6) The Board retains the right and authority
				to audit and/or monitor programs given by any provider. The board will rescind
				provider status if the provider has disseminated any false or misleading
				information in connection with the continuing education program or if the
				provider has failed to conform to these rules or the rules of the
				Board.
(7) Provider numbers must be
				renewed biennially on or before the renewal date for licenses under Chapter
				468, Part XIV, F.S. The provider must return the renewal form provided by the
				department together with the renewal fee stated in Rule
				 64B14-2.010, F.A.C. If the
				renewal form and renewal fee are not received by the department on or before
				the renewal date, the provider must submit a new application and, if approved,
				receive a new provider number.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(8),
					 468.806 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013(8),
					 468.806
					 FS.
New 5-18-00, Amended 3-1-10,
					 2-19-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-5 - LICENSURE RENEWAL › Section 64B14-5.005 - Mandatory Courses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Mandatory
				courses consist of the following:
(a) One hour
				on Chapters 456, 468, Art. XIV, F.S., and rule Division 64B14, F.A.C.;
				and,
(b) One hour relating to the
				prevention of medical errors, which shall include a study of root cause
				analysis, error reduction and prevention, patient safety and medical records
				training; and,
(c) One hour on
				infection disease control, including HIV/AIDS.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-7 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B14-7.001 - Standards of Practice

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Pursuant to a
				licensed physician's written prescription, the orthotist, prosthetist,
				resident, pedorthist orthotic fitter or orthotic fitter assistant shall assume
				the responsibility for assessing the patient, planning the patient's treatment
				plan, and directing the program. No licensee shall implement a prescription
				that, in the licensee's judgment, is contraindicated. No change shall be made
				in the prescription without the authorization of the prescribing
				physician.
(2) The licensee's or
				registrant's professional responsibilities include:
(a) Ongoing consultation with the prescribing
				physician regarding information that will impact the patient's medical and
				functional outcomes.
(b)
				Orthotic/prosthetic evaluation of the patient.
(c) Identification and documentation of
				precautions, special problems, or contraindications.
(d) Development of a treatment plan including
				the short and long terms goals.
(e)
				Implementation of a treatment plan.
(f) Periodic review and update of the
				treatment plan, including reassessment of the patient in reference to goals
				and, when necessary, modification of the treatment plan.
(g) Collaboration with members of the health
				care team when appropriate.
(h)
				Prior to rendering services, advising the patient or guardian, in terms which
				the patient or guardian can understand, of the nature and purpose of the
				services to be rendered, the nature and purposes of the prescribed device, the
				treatment plan, use and care of an orthosis or prosthesis, and an estimate of
				delivery time and financial responsibilities.
(i) Determination of the appropriateness of
				proper fit and function of any orthosis or prosthesis.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-7 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B14-7.0011 - Practitioner and Resident Identification

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Each licensed
				practitioner and each resident shall conspicuously display a current license
				issued by the Department and a photograph at his or her practice
				location.
(2) Each licensed
				practitioner and each resident shall wear an identification badge containing
				the information required by Section
				 468.8095, F.S., and a personal
				photograph of no less than 3/4 inch square in size, that is a minimum size of 2
				by 3 inches with the text in a font equal to at least Times New Roman 14 point
				font or Courier New 12 point font.
(3) All unlicensed support personnel shall
				wear an identification badge that identifies the person as support personnel
				and meets the requirements set forth in subsection (2),
				above.
Rulemaking Authority
					 468.802,
					 468.808,
					 468.8095 FS. Law Implemented
					 468.808,
					 468.8095
					 FS.
New 3-22-09, Amended
					 4-12-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-7 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B14-7.002 - Patient Records

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Licensees and
				Registrants shall prepare and maintain in a timely manner patient records which
				include, at a minimum, the following:
(a) The
				patient name (on each page of the record), address and telephone
				number;
(b) The location and dates
				of all treatment, evaluation or consultation;
(c) The identity of each provider of
				treatment, evaluation or consultation and the supervisor, if any;
(d) The name of the prescribing
				physician;
(e) All prescriptions
				relevant to the patient;
(f) A
				treatment or service plan;
(g)
				Progress notes for each session must include the treatment provider's name and
				signature, and date of occurance. In the event the treatment provider is a
				Resident or Intern as defined in subsection
				 64B14-7.001(5),
				F.A.C., the licensed supervisor shall countersign each progress note.
(h) Progress notes shall be typed or
				handwritten in black or blue ink and in such a manner that all material is
				clearly legible, including the treatment provider's name and
				signature.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-7 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B14-7.004 - Citations

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to Section
				   456.077, F.S., the Board
				  designates the following as citation violations:
(1) Second-time
				violations:
(a) Failure to timely furnish
				patient records in violation of subsection
				 456.057(6),
				F.S. If corrected within 15 days: Fine of $100;
(b) Failure to notify the department of a
				change in current mailing address in violation of Section
				 456.035, F.S.: Fine of
				$250;
(c) Tendering a check or
				electronic payment that is dishonored: Fine of $100 and payment of the check
				amount within 30 days.
(d) Failure
				to keep license conspicuously displayed in licensee's office, place of
				business, or place of employment in violation of subsection
				 468.8095(3),
				F.S.: Fine of $100 and compliance within 30 days;
(e) Failure to prominently wear an
				identification tag or badge during patient contact in violation of subsection
				 468.8095(3),
				F.S.: Fine of $100.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B14 - Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists › Chapter 64B14-7 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B14-7.005 - Notice of Noncompliance

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to Sections
				   120.695 and
				   456.073(3),
				  F.S., the Board designates the following as minor violations for which the
				  Board authorizes issuance of a notice of noncompliance for the first-time
				  offense:
(1) Renewal of a license by
				submitting a worthless check or dishonored electronic payment.
(2) Failure to notify the Board of a change
				of current mailing address.
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.695,
					 456.073(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 120.695,
					 456.073(3)
					 FS.
New 7-1-98, Amended
					 6-22-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The term "Primary Supervising Physician"
				as herein used refers to a physician licensed pursuant to Chapters 458 and 459,
				F.S., who assumes responsibility and legal liability for the services rendered
				by the physician assistant(s) at all times the physician assistant is not under
				the supervision and control of an alternate supervising physician.
(2) The term "Alternate Supervising
				Physician" as herein used refers to the physician licensed pursuant to Chapter
				458 or 459, F.S., who assumes responsibility and legal liability for the
				services rendered by the physician assistant while the physician assistant is
				under his or her supervision and control.
(3) The term "responsible supervision" as
				used herein refers to the ability of the supervising physician to responsibly
				exercise control and provide direction over the services of the physician
				assistant. In providing supervision, the supervising physician shall
				periodically review the physician assistant's performance. It requires the easy
				availability or physical presence of the supervising physician to the physician
				assistant. In determining whether supervision is adequate, the following
				factors should be considered:
(a) The
				complexity of the task;
(b) The
				risk to the patient;
(c) The
				background, training and skill of the physician assistant;
(d) The adequacy of the direction in terms of
				its form;
(e) The setting in which
				the tasks are performed;
(f) The
				availability of the supervising physician;
(g) The necessity for immediate attention;
				and,
(h) The number of other
				persons that the supervising physician must supervise.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.002 - Application for Licensure (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 459.005 FS. Law Implemented
					 459.022
					 FS.
New 10-18-77, Formerly 21R-6.02, Amended 10-28-87, 4-21-88,
					 5-20-91, 3-16-92, Formerly 21R-6.002, 61F9-6.002, 59W-6.002, Amended 6-7-98,
					 3-10-02, 2-23-04, Repealed 10-21-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.003 - Physician Assistant Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Requirements for Licensure.
(a) All applicants
				for licensure as physician assistants shall apply on Form DH-MQA 2000, entitled
				"Physician Assistant Application for Licensure," (revised 12/2021), hereby
				adopted and incorporated by reference, and can be obtained from the website at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14270
,
				or
http://flboardofmedicine.gov/licensing/physician-assistant-licensure/
.
(b) Applicants who have been granted a
				temporary license pursuant to Section
				 458.347(6)(d) 
				or  459.022(6)(d),
				F.S., are eligible to seek an extension of the temporary license by submitting
				Form DH-MQA 1076, entitled "Application for Extension of Temporary Physician
				Assistant Licensure" (Rev. 06/21), hereby adopted and incorporated by
				reference, and can be obtained from the website at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13887
,
				or
http://flboardofmedicine.gov/licensing/physician-assistant-licensure/
.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.0031 - Change in Employment Status (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 458.309,
					  458.347 (13),
					 459.005,
					 459.022(13) FS.
					 Law Implemented 458.347,
					  459.022(7)(d) 
					 FS.
New 10-28-87, Amended 1-3-93, Formerly 21R-6.0031,
					 61F9-6.0031, 59W-6.0031, Amended 6-7-98, 7-13-03, Repealed
					 12-6-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.00365 - Dispensing Drugs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Only those physician assistants authorized by law and rule to
				  prescribe shall be permitted to dispense sample drugs to patients. Dispensing
				  of sample drugs to patients shall be permitted only when no charge is made to
				  the patient or a third party for the service or the drugs and if the sample
				  being dispensed could otherwise have been legally prescribed by the physician
				  assistant. This rule shall not be construed to prohibit a physician assistant
				  employed in a county health department from ordering and providing patients
				  with prepackaged and prelabeled drugs in accordance with Section
				   154.04(1)(c),
				  F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 459.022 FS. Law Implemented
					 459.022
					 FS.
New 5-12-98, Amended
					 3-26-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.0037 - Requirements and Limitations of Prescribing Privileges (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 459.022 FS. Law Implemented
					 459.022
					 FS.
New 2-20-94, Formerly 61F9-6.0037, Amended 2-1-95, Formerly
					 59W-6.0037, Amended 5-12-98, 2-23-04, Repealed
					 7-23-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.0038 - Formulary

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Subject to the requirements of this rule,
				Sections  456.44,
				 458.347,
				 458.3265,
				 459.022 and
				 459.0137, F.S., and the rules
				enacted thereunder, a supervising physician may delegate to a physician
				assistant with prescribing authority the ability to procure, prescribe, or
				dispense only those medicinal drugs as are used in the supervising physician's
				practice, except those listed in subsection (2).
(2) Physician assistants prescribing,
				dispensing or procuring medicinal drugs under the provisions of Section
				 458.347(4)(e) 
				or  459.022(4)(e),
				F.S., are not authorized to prescribe, dispense or procure the following
				medicinal drugs, in pure form or combination:
(a) General, spinal or epidural
				anesthetics.
(b) Radiographic
				contrast materials.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.004 - Requirements for Approval of Training Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any Physician
				Assistant program wishing to be approved and recognized by the State of Florida
				must maintain accreditation with the Accreditation Review Commission on
				Education for the Physician Assistant or its successor entity or, for programs
				before 2001, from the Commission on Accreditation on Allied Health Education
				Programs or its successor, or have been accredited by the Committee on Allied
				Health, Education, and Accreditation. For those allopathic Physician Assistant
				training programs graduating Physician Assistants prior to February 1973, any
				graduate is deemed eligible to be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the
				State of Florida, provided the graduate has been recognized by the National
				Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants as a formally trained
				Physician Assistant. For those osteopathic Physician Assistant training
				programs graduating Physician Assistants prior to 1974, any graduate is deemed
				eligible to be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida,
				provided the graduate has been recognized by the National Commission on
				Certification of Physician Assistants as a formally trained Physician
				Assistant.
(2) The Council shall
				maintain a list of all accredited programs published by the Commission on
				Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs or its successor or Committee
				on Allied Health, Education, and Accreditation.
Rulemaking Authority
					 458.347,
					 459.022(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 458.347,
					 459.022(6)
					 FS.
New 10-18-77, Formerly 21R-6.04, Amended 10-28-87, 3-16-92,
					 Formerly 21R-6.004, 61F9-6.004, Amended 2-1-95, Formerly 59W-6.004, Amended
					 6-7-98, 3-17-99, 12-6-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.006 - Advertising

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Advertising by physician assistants is
				permitted so long as such information is in no way false, deceptive, or
				misleading.
(2) Physician assistant
				advertisements shall disclose the name of the primary supervising physician of
				the physician assistant advertising his or her services.
(3) Physician assistants may not claim any
				type of specialty board certification.
(4) Only physician assistants certified by
				the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) may
				claim certification and employ the abbreviation "PA-C" next to his or her
				name.
(5) Failure to abide by the
				provisions of this rule shall constitute a violation of Sections
				 459.015(1)(d) and
				(pp)  and
				 456.072(1)(cc),
				F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 459.022(13) FS.
					 Law Implemented 459.015(1)(d),
					 459.022(7)(f)
					 FS.
New 4-26-04.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B15 - Board of Osteopathic Medicine › Chapter 64B15-6 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT › Section 64B15-6.010 - Physician Assistant Performance

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A
				supervising physician shall delegate only tasks and procedures to the physician
				assistant which are within the supervising physician's scope of practice. The
				physician assistant may work in any setting that is within the scope of
				practice of the supervising physician's practice. The supervising physician's
				scope of practice shall be defined for the purpose of this section as "those
				tasks and procedures which the supervising physician is qualified by training
				or experience to perform."
(2) The
				decision to permit the physician assistant to perform a task or procedure under
				direct or indirect supervision is made by the supervising physician based on
				reasonable medical judgment regarding the probability of morbidity and
				mortality to the patient. Furthermore, the supervising physician must be
				certain that the physician assistant is knowledgeable and skilled in performing
				the tasks and procedures assigned.
(3) All tasks and procedures performed by the
				physician assistant must be documented in the appropriate medical
				record.
(4) In a medical emergency
				the physician assistant will act in accordance with his or her training and
				knowledge to maintain life support until a licensed physician assumes
				responsibility for the patient.
Rulemaking Authority
					 459.005,
					 459.022(4)(a),
					 (13) FS. Law Implemented
					 459.022(2), (3), (4),
					 (13)
					 FS.
New 10-28-87, Amended 4-18-89, 9-26-90, Formerly 21R-6.010,
					 61F9-6.010, Amended 3-13-96, Formerly 59W-6.010, Amended 10-13-98, 3-17-99,
					 1-12-04, 2-2-10, 7-19-16.