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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.” Apprentice Registration Fee: $60.00 (nonrefundable)
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]