Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B15-7.003 - Application for Licensure and Licensure Requirements for Anesthesiologist Assistants

(1) Application for Licensure.
(a) All persons applying for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to Section 459.023, F.S., shall submit an application to the Department. The application shall be made on Form DH-MQA 1087, entitled "Anesthesiologist Assistant Application for Licensure," (revised 12/20), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13162, or https://www.doh.state.fl.us/DOHInitialApp/CreateAccount.aspx?Board=8015&Procde=1515.
(b) An applicant for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant by endorsement pursuant to section 456.0145(2), F.S., shall submit as part of his or her application DH-MQA-5103, entiled "Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE)," (12/2024), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17964, or https://www.doh.state.fl.us/DOHInitialApp/CreateAccount.aspx?Board=8015&Procde=1515. Applicants for licensure shall meet and comply with all requirements in Section 456.0145(2), F.S.
(c) The application may not be used for more than one year from the date of original submission of the application and fee. Fees are found in Rule 64B15-7.012, F.A.C. After one year from the date that the original application and fee have been received in the Board office, a new application and fee shall be required from any applicant who desires licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant.
(2) Requirements for Licensure.
(a) All applicants for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant must submit an application as set forth in subsection (1), above. The applicant must have obtained a passing score on the examination administered through the NCCAA. The passing score shall be established by the NCCAA. The applicant must also demonstrate compliance with the financial responsibility pursuant to Section 456.048, F.S., and as outlined in Rule 64B15-7.006, F.A.C., below.
(b) All applicants for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to Section 459.023, F.S., must meet all of the requirements of Section 459.023, F.S. The applicant is required to provide a sworn statement of any prior felony convictions and a sworn statement of any prior discipline or denial of licensure or certification in any state. The applicant must be certified in advanced cardiac life support. The applicant must submit two personalized and individualized letters of recommendation from anesthesiologists. Letters of recommendation must be composed and signed by the applicant's supervising anesthesiologist, or, for recent graduates, the faculty anesthesiologist, and give details of the applicant's clinical skills and ability. Each letter must be addressed to the Board and must have been written no more than six months prior to the filing of the application for licensure.
(3) Restrictions. For purposes of carrying out the provisions of Sections 458.3475 and 459.023, F.S., every anesthesiologist assistant is prohibited from being supervised by any physician whose license to practice medicine is on probation.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B15-7.003

Rulemaking Authority 456.0145, 456.048, 459.005, 459.023 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.0145, 456.048, 456.0135, 456.0635, 459.023 FS.

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