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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

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Licensing and Regulation

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for the regulation of health practitioners for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The Licensing and Regulation section provides information relating to professional, facility, and permit licensing along with information on enforcement.

Regulated Professions

911 Public Safety TelecommunicatorEmergency Allergy Treatment Osteopathic Physician
AcupunctureEmergency Medical TechnicianParamedic
Advanced Practice Registered NurseGenetic CounselingPedorthist
Anesthesiologist AssistantHearing Aid SpecialistPharmacist
Athletic TrainerLicensed Practical NursePharmacy Technician
AudiologistMarriage and Family TherapistPhysical Therapist
Body Piercer/OperatorMassage TherapistPhysical Therapist Assistant
Certified Chiropractic Physician AssistantMedical DoctorPhysician Assistant
Certified Environmental ProfessionalMedical PhysicistPodiatric Physician
Certified Master Social WorkMental Health CounselorProsthetist
Certified Nursing AssistantMicroblading/Permanent CosmeticsPsychologist
Certified Podiatric X-Ray AssistantMidwiferyRadiologic Technologist
Certified Respiratory TherapistNursing Home AdministratorChiropractic Physician
Occupational TherapistRegistered NurseClinical Laboratory Personnel
Occupational Therapy AssistantRegistered Respiratory TherapistClinical Social Worker
OpticianSchool PsychologistDental Hygienist
OptometristSeptic Tank ContractorDentist
Orthotic FitterSpeech-Language PathologistDietitian/Nutritionist
Orthotic Fitter AssistantTattoo ArtistElectrologist
OrthotistTelehealth

Regulated Facilities and Permits

Biomedical WasteEnvironmental Testing LaboratoriesOptical Establishment
Body Piercing SalonFlorida Prescription Drug Donation Repository ProgramPain Management Clinics
Brain and Spinal Cord InjuryMassage EstablishmentPharmacy
Counterfeit-proof Prescription VendorsMassage Therapy SchoolsTanning Facilities
Dental LaboratoriesMigrant Farmworker HousingTattoo Establishment
Electrology FacilityMobile Home ParksTrauma Systems
Electrolysis Training ProgramsNursing Education Programs 
Emergency Medical Services SystemOffice Surgery Registration