Examination Services

Paramedic Examination

As of August 1, 2018, new applicants for a Paramedic license are required to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians medical test.

Computer-based testing examinations are conducted at Pearson Vue Testing Centers.

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Schedule

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Special Testing Accommodations

Candidates who request testing accommodations must also have a completed licensure examination application on file with their profession’s board office.

Medical documentation in support of an accommodation request is required and shall be used by department medical consultants to independently assess the reported condition for purposes of authorizing appropriate accommodations.  Documentation should include a detailed report of evaluation completed by a licensed psychologist or physician addressing the following:

• Clinical history or copies of ongoing treatment records
• Description of current functional restrictions in the daily activities
• Differential diagnostic considerations, ruling out alternative explanations as substance abuse, prescription side effects, treatable physical conditions
• Documentation of the signs and symptoms that support the diagnosis
• Response to treatment, with assessment of residual signs and symptoms

Reapplication for Special Testing Accommodations – Candidates who have previously received special testing accommodations for Florida Department of Health licensure examination and need accommodation for another examination attempt, must submit a reapplication.

Special Testing Accommodations Due to Religious Conflict – Modification to reporting times or alternate test dates may be requested by candidates who, due to their religious beliefs, cannot attend the examination at the scheduled reporting time or date.

Use of Translation Dictionary Due to English as a Second Language – This accommodation is only available for Mental Health Counselors and Electrologist. A letter from a state university, Language Department is required. The letter must be on university letterhead from a professor that teaches the candidate’s native language. The letter must state the candidate’s native language and that assistance from a translation dictionary is needed.

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Hearings

Under Florida law, if you failed your licensure examination by less than 10% of the grade required for passing, you can contest the examination. To do this, you must request a hearing by choosing one of the options set forth below and filing your petition with the Agency Clerk. The petition must be filed within 21 days from the date the Department has posted examination grades, or if you plan to review, or have reviewed your examination, within 21 days of the date of your review of the examination.

Your petition must be received by the Agency Clerk within the 21 day period, at the following address:

Florida Department of Health
Attn: Agency Clerk, Office of the General Counsel
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A02
Tallahassee, FL 32399