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ELI (Enforcement – Licensure – Information) is MQA’s new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming the customer service MQA provides by enabling the workforce to […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Optical Establishment.
April 28, 2025
Make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.” New Establishment or Change of Ownership Application Fee $100.00 (non-refundable) Change of Physical Location or […]
April 28, 2025
Applying for an Optical Establishment Permit Each optical establishment registered by the Department of Health shall be subject to periodic inspections at least once every other […]
April 28, 2025
Requirements for an Optical Establishment Permit Important Information A permit issued to an optical establishment is for that establishment only, at that location, and is not […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Apprentice Optician.
April 28, 2025
Make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.” Apprentice Registration Fee: $60.00 (nonrefundable)
April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
To become an Apprentice Optician in Florida you must: HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP Find a Sponsor: Did you know that you can obtain a list of […]
April 28, 2025
To be licensed as an Optician in Florida, you must apply for either licensure by examination or endorsement. Below are the requirements for each licensure pathway. […]
April 28, 2025
Applying for the Opticianry Licensure Examination If you have met the requirements for the examination, you will receive information on how to register to sit for […]
April 28, 2025
Make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.” IF LICENSED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE BIENNIUM. Initial Licensure Fee $125.00 Application Fee […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Optician.
April 28, 2025
Make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.” Initial Licensure Fee: $125.00 Unlicensed Activity Fee $5.00 Total $300.00 NOTE — Board Certification Application is […]
April 28, 2025
Applicants must complete the following steps: There are several ways to submit supporting documents: Department of HealthBoard of Opticianry4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-08Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258 Documents […]
April 28, 2025
SB 1600, Mobile Endorsement was signed into law with an effective date of July 1, 2024. This legislation establishes a new universal process for licensure by endorsement for […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for an Optician.
April 28, 2025
Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on December 31, 2024. To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be […]
April 28, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 28, 2025
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active […]
April 28, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 484, Part I, Title XXXII: Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical DevicesChapter 456: Health Professions […]
April 28, 2025
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements Within each license renewal biennium, each licensed optician shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education. A maximum of 5 […]
April 28, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 20, 2025
April 15, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Optician.
April 15, 2025
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
May 15, 2024
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!
May 1, 2024
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
December 14, 2023
MQA Online Services will be unavailable from Friday, December 15, at 6:00 PM to December 17, at 12:00 PM EST.
November 15, 2023
MQA is planning to revamp the board websites. Please take the survey to give us your recommendations by clicking the survey icon below. Survey closing Friday, 2/2/2024 at 4:30 PM ET
November 1, 2023
An annual publication showcasing trends and information about Florida’s health care regulatory landscape.
August 1, 2023
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent emails that have been received by multiple licensees.
June 28, 2023
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
December 21, 2022
The Division of Medical Quality Assurance has announced the 2023 Annual Long-Range Planning meeting. Click here for more information.
November 7, 2022
On Monday, November 7, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole.
October 31, 2022
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. Click here for more information.
October 12, 2022
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
September 23, 2022
On Friday, September 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Hurricane Ian.
September 2, 2022
July 5, 2022
Please be aware of website server maintenance for MQA Websites beginning Friday, July 8th at 5:00PM EST. Click here for more information.
June 14, 2022
April 14, 2022
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in some areas of Florida.
April 12, 2022
December 8, 2021
November 30, 2021
November 1, 2021
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
is now online.
is now online.
October 14, 2021
August 23, 2021
ELI is the artificial intelligence system
transforming customer service through online chat
July 29, 2021
Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
June 29, 2021
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
June 9, 2021
April 1, 2021
State Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order 21-001 granting licensure renewal extensions
March 4, 2021
December 29, 2020
November 18, 2020
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees.
October 30, 2020
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
is now online.
is now online.
July 14, 2020
Please be aware of system downtime for DOHMQA beginning Friday July 24th 6:30PM(EST) until Monday July 27th 6:00AM(EST). Click here for more information.
July 2, 2020
Click Here to Learn More About Emergency Rule 64B12ER20-28, F.A.C., related to the completion of continuing education without classroom instruction.
February 17, 2020
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus.
December 16, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 fiscal year is now available online.
December 3, 2019
Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Click here for more information.
October 29, 2019
The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year is now available to view online.
September 25, 2019
Click here for more information regarding scam calls for license holders claiming to be with the Florida Board.
August 23, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online.
June 14, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online.
June 12, 2019
The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2019. Please click here for more information.
May 16, 2019
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
January 22, 2019
We are currently experiencing a temporary delay in printing and mailing the hard copy of your license. Please click here for more information.
November 5, 2018
Please click here for more information regarding extended license expiration deadlines for Opticians.
November 1, 2018
The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year is now available to view online.
October 3, 2018
Please click here for more information about amendments to Rules 64B12-16.003 and 64B12-16.004, Florida Administrative Code, Apprenticeship Requirements and Training Program.
October 1, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
June 8, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
April 17, 2018
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
April 15, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
March 14, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is now available online.
January 29, 2018
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA Special Agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme.
January 10, 2018
The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018. Please click here for more information.
November 3, 2017
Chronic Disease Prevention: A Public Health Perspective. Please click for details on how to register for this webinar.
October 30, 2017
The Board of Opticianry has important updates for applicants from Puerto Rico who are seeking expedited licensure and work authorization in Florida.
September 13, 2017
Due to impacts from Hurricane Irma, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida
August 2, 2017
The QPR contains revenue, expenditure and performance measure information from the Department of Health.
July 20, 2017
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2017 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
July 18, 2017
The use of telehealth technology by Florida licensed healthcare practitioners for the purpose of providing patient care within the state of Florida is not precluded by Florida law.
October 5, 2016
Due to impacts from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida
September 9, 2016
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) announces the following meetings:
July 19, 2016
The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.
July 19, 2016
Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements.
July 12, 2016
During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 221 passed and was signed into law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-222, Laws of Florida. The bill prohibits […]
June 17, 2016
As we mourn the tragic events that occurred in Orlando over the weekend, the Division of Medical Quality Assurance joins friends and colleagues in Central Florida […]
June 9, 2016
During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 1175 passed and became law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-234, Laws of Florida. Starting July 1, 2016, health […]
February 26, 2016
Recognize when every-day stressors lead to burnout or depression. Learn more about self-care strategies and how to get help by clicking here.
February 26, 2016
We have updated our MQA Online Services Portal to give you a greater ability to apply for and manage your license from your own user account.
February 25, 2016
Services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time for system upgrades.
February 25, 2016
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal.
February 25, 2016
Services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time for system upgrades.
February 25, 2016
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal.
February 24, 2016
We have updated our online services portal to give you more control to manage your license from your own user account.
January 11, 2016
Adults are encouraged to discuss their health screenings and immunization schedule with their health care professionals
January 11, 2016
Adults are encouraged to discuss their health screenings and immunization schedule with their health care professionals
November 30, 2015
The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
November 30, 2015
The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
June 10, 2015
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces its annual Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations' meeting.
June 10, 2015
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces its annual Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations' meeting.
May 28, 2015
The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
May 28, 2015
The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
February 27, 2015
Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory aerosols when an infected person coughs or sneezes...
February 27, 2015
Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory aerosols when an infected person coughs or sneezes...
February 9, 2015
Roughly 86 million American adults have prediabetes and 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don't know they have it.
February 9, 2015
Roughly 86 million American adults have prediabetes and 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don't know they have it.
January 14, 2015
The Department encourages you to log in to the tracking system before applying for renewal to ensure your information is complete and accurate.
January 14, 2015
The Department encourages you to log in to the tracking system before applying for renewal to ensure your information is complete and accurate.
December 29, 2014
Healthy Promise is a campaign sponsored by the Florida Department of Health to encourage people in Florida to make more informed choices about healthy eating and active living this year.
December 29, 2014
Healthy Promise is a campaign sponsored by the Florida Department of Health to encourage people in Florida to make more informed choices about healthy eating and active living this year.
November 10, 2014
The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military and their families on Veterans Day.
November 10, 2014
The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military and their families on Veterans Day.
October 17, 2014
The state of Florida is prepared to identify and treat patients who may have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
October 17, 2014
The state of Florida is prepared to identify and treat patients who may have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
July 15, 2014
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces the first combined Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations annual meeting
July 15, 2014
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces the first combined Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations annual meeting
June 13, 2014
This meeting includes a review of how the Health Care Boards and Councils
will each play an integral role in Florida’s Healthiest Weight Initiative
June 13, 2014
This meeting includes a review of how the Health Care Boards and Councils
will each play an integral role in Florida’s Healthiest Weight Initiative
April 4, 2014
The Department of Health has partnered with certain CE/CME providers using this seal to eliminate the need for licensees to self-report course completion.
April 4, 2014
The Department of Health has partnered with certain CE/CME providers using this seal to eliminate the need for licensees to self-report course completion.
January 3, 2014
The Florida Board of Opticianry voted in November 2011 to begin using the National Optician’s Practical Examination by the National Commission of State Opticianry and...
January 3, 2014
The Florida Board of Opticianry voted in November 2011 to begin using the National Optician’s Practical Examination by the National Commission of State Opticianry and...
January 2, 2014
Not knowing does not alleviate accountability. Become familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and...
January 2, 2014
Not knowing does not alleviate accountability. Become familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and...
December 6, 2013
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is aware that documents purportedly originating from DOH requesting information of a sensitive nature have been received by members of the public. […]
December 6, 2013
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is aware that documents purportedly originating from DOH requesting information of a sensitive nature have been received by members of the public. […]
May 31, 2013
The Florida Board of Opticianry plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community...
May 31, 2013
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system...
May 31, 2013
The Florida Board of Opticianry plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community...
May 31, 2013
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system...