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The MQA FY 24-25 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

The MQA FY 24-25 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

Check out the report on the MQA Reports and Publications page to see how MQA is advancing its mission to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation.

2025 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

2025 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

Check the link above to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2025 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

New Background Screening Requirements Now Effective

New Background Screening Requirements Now Effective

Cleared to Care Launched July 1!

Are You Cleared to Care?

Are You Cleared to Care?

Watch this webinar to guide you
through background screening requirements.

Fraud Alert: Protect Your License

Fraud Alert: Protect Your License

Scammers are targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating MQA. Be aware of fake emails, spoofed websites, and phone calls demanding payment or personal info. Learn How to Report a Scam

Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians

Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians

Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $250,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities.

Become a Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.

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Honoring Service Beyond the Uniform

Honoring Service Beyond the Uniform

See how MQA streamlines licensure for those who have sacrificed the most and explore veteran stories, military licensure trends, and more!

The MQA FY 23-24 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

The MQA FY 23-24 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

Check out the report on the MQA Reports and Publications page to see how MQA is advancing its mission to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation.

2024 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

2024 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners

E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!

Electronic Prescribing Requirements

Electronic Prescribing Requirements

Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically

Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool

Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool

Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
 

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Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists

Sedation Permits for General Anesthesia

Sedation Permit for Moderate Sedation

Sedation Permit for Pediatric Conscious Sedation

Continuing Education

Locate board approved CE Courses for your profession.

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