Regulation was established to ensure that every genetic counselor in practice in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice.

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and disciplining genetic counselors to assure competency and safety to practice in Florida.

2021 Legislative Update: Genetic Counseling Workforce Act – Part III, Chapter 483, Florida Statutes

Division of Medical Quality Assurance's Online Portal

Health Care Professionals

MQA’s online portal provides health care practitioners access to licensing services, including the ability to apply for a license or permit online, check the status of your application, and manage your licensure record.

Florida Laws

Florida Statutes 

Florida Administrative Code

Rule 64B34, Florida Administrative Code

Associations and Organizations

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
401 North Michigan Ave., Suite 2000 
Chicago, IL 60611 
312-755 5000

Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors
PO Box 52083 
Oakville, Ontario  L6J 7N5 

Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling Certification
P.O. Box 52083 
Oakville, Ontario  L6J 7N5
CANADA

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists
4 Cataraqui St., Suite 310 
Kingston, ON K7K1Z7
CANADA

Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling
7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102 

American Board of Genetic Counseling
4400 College Blvd., Suite 220
Overland Park, KS 66211  

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 525 
Rockville, MD 20852

National Society of Genetic Counselors
330 North Wabash Ave., Suite 2000 
Chicago, IL 60611 
312-321-6834

Other Helpful Links

Providers: Renew Your License, New License FAQs, Apply for a License, Manage Your License, Update Your Profile, Counterfeit-Proof Rx Vendors, Request License Certification, Check Application Status, Check Exam Results 

Consumers: Verify A License, Search Discipline Records, Search Practitioners Profile, File A Complaint, Request Public Records, Report Unlicensed Activity, Data Download, Request License Certification, View Annual Reports 

HIPAA

Federal agency sources: HHS.Gov- Health Information Privacy 

Statute and Rule Information: HHS.Gov- HIPAA Statute and Rule Information

Fraudulent Documents

The Department is aware that documents purportedly originating from DOH requesting information of a sensitive nature have been received by members of the public. These documents request licensees share information that may be used to commit fraud against a licensee or patient. DOH is committed to protecting the integrity of DOH licensees and consumers. The DOH Office of Inspector General is in contact with the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate fraud perpetrated on our licensees.

Should you receive a document that appears to be from DOH, but you believe may be fraudulent, you may contact your local law enforcement agency or you may contact DOH at 850-488-0595 for instructions on how to proceed. Your cooperation and assistance is vital in protecting the continued integrity of DOH licensees and our consumers.