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IMPORTANT MESSAGE -
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is dedicated to protecting your personal information against fraud and scams. You can help protect your license and personal bank accounts by being cautious in giving out your own personal information such as first name, last name, business name, email address, userid/password, financial information (credit card, bank account number, PIN), social security number, and driver's license number. We will never request personal credit card or bank account information over the telephone. If we require information from you, we will notify you in writing and request that you provide the information by mail or online only after you have safely and securely logged in to your account.
If you believe that someone may be using your account without your permission, please contact us immediately.
Some of the boards, or the department where there is no board,
are in the process of updating health history questions on licensure applications
for health care professions. Please continue to use the application as it
currently appears online until rules are adopted that will allow the department
to replace these applications with updated versions.
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(Note: Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.)
2008 Legislative
During the 2008 Legislative Session, HB 803 was passed, regarding the closure of examination application files for individuals who have not completed licensure requirements within 24 months.
HB 803 amended Section 490.005, Florida Statutes, to include the following clause regarding timeframes for completion of the requirements for psychologist licensure:
490.005 Licensure by examination
(3)(a) The board shall close the application file of any applicant who fails to pass the psychology licensure examination and the Florida law and rules portion of the examination or who fails to submit evidence of completion of the postdoctoral, supervised experience within a timeframe no longer than 24 months.
The new law took effect on January 1, 2009. New applicants, as of January 1, 2009, will have two years, from the date of notice that the licensure application has been approved by the Board, to complete licensure requirements.
In addition, the Board determined, during its October 2008 General Business meeting, that all current applicants will have two years from January 1, 2009 to complete any outstanding requirements.
Rule 64B19-11.0075, F.A.C., Application Closure after 24 Months, became effective January 26, 2009 to implement the new law:
64B19-11.0075 Application Closure After 24 Months.
(1) The Board shall close the application file of and issue a final order of denial to any applicant for licensure by examination who fails to pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology and the Florida laws and rules examination or who fails to submit evidence of completion of the postdoctoral, supervised experience within 24 months of the issuance of the Board´s letter advising that the applicant has been approved for examination.
(2) The Board may grant an additional twelve (12) months to comply with the requirements of subsection (1) above, of up to 36 months, to any applicant who files a written request for extension and demonstrates that the applicant has made a good faith effort to comply but has failed to comply because of illness or unusual hardship.
Specific Authority 490.004(4), 490.005(3) FS. Law Implemented 490.005(3) FS. History–New 1-26-09
You may direct any questions regarding the new law to the Florida Board of Psychology office by calling (850) 245-4373 or you may e-mail your inquiries to our public feedback e-mail address at MQA_Psychology@doh.state.fl.us.
2006 Legislation
GOVERNOR SIGNS INTO LAW 4 BILLS AFFECTING PSYCHOLOGY LICENSEES
THE BILLS: Effective July 1, 2006 the following bills are in force and may affect your license:
HB 587
HB 699
HB 775
SB 1408
SUMMARY OF BILLS: The following are brief summaries and are not a substitute for reading the full bill text. To read the full text, click on the hyperlink above or go to: http://www.flsenate.gov or http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/
BILL #1. HB 587- amends section 456.072, F.S. -Relating to Health Care Practitioners/Licensees: All health care licensees must provide notice to patients of what type of license the health care provider has (e.g., Psychologist, Medical Doctor, Dentist, ARNP, Physician Assistant, Dentist, etc):
- A name tag meets the requirement,
- An oral notice to patient meets the requirement,
- Advertisement must include this notice as well,
- Exemptions apply to Chapter 394, 395, and 400 facilities, and
- Boards may promulgate rules to further define compliance with the statute.
BILL # 2. HB 699-amends sections 456.031, F.S.; section 456.033, F.S.; section 456.041, F.S. and additional statutes- Relating to Health Care Practitioners:
Continuing education requirements for psychology licenses changed as follows:
- Domestic Violence CE is no longer required for initial licensure,
- Domestic Violence CE is now a 2-hour requirement every third renewal. For example, if you renewed your license on May 31, 2008, you are required to complete the Domestic Violence CE before the May 30, 2012 renewal.
BILL # 3. HB 775- creating section 490.0149, F.S. -An Act Relating to Health Care Practitioners: Bill requires the Board of Psychology to draft a rule to establish criteria for the approval of certifying bodies that provide certification for specialties in psychology.
BILL # 4. SB 1408 - amends sections 456.057, F.S.; section 456.42, F.S.; section 456.43, F.S. and additional statutes- Relating to Medical Records
- Defines the term "records custodian."
PLEASE GO TO THE ABOVE LISTED WEB SITE AND REVIEW THE BILLS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR PRACTICE
CE Broker
Information for Providers and
Licensees - Licensees may subscribe now and receive the personal benefits of continuing education tracking through May 31, 2010. The renewal of your license will be affected by continuing education tracking through the CE Broker system beginning with the June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011 licensure cycle.
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