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August 21, 2025
These are summaries of legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session which affects Florida’s health care professions. Select a bill from the list to view a […]
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May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
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May 8, 2025
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 30, 2025
Board Approved Massage Schools are required to inform the board when certain changes occur. The sections below provide a step-by-step guide through making updates to your […]
April 30, 2025
Course of Study Board approved massage schools must offer a course of study that includes a minimum of five hundred hours in required subject areas, completed […]
April 30, 2025
Board approval of your massage school is required prior to offering a massage program, as the approval process ensures that your school is offering a course […]
April 30, 2025
Welcome to the Florida Board of Massage Therapy Education Programs page – a place for students, educators, and the public to search for approved schools, apply for approval, learn “how […]
April 30, 2025
Can I request information about a pending investigation? Board staff cannot provide additional information about any ongoing investigations arising from a specific complaint or against a […]
April 30, 2025
Can I provide comment during board meetings? Yes. The board will recognize persons who wish to comment during regularly scheduled general business meetings. The chair will […]
April 30, 2025
Board approval of your continuing education providership is required prior to offering continuing education courses for the purposes of massage therapist license renewal. The approval process […]
April 30, 2025
Instructors are reviewed to determine whether they are qualified to teach approved continuing education courses under an approved providership. Instructor Qualifications An instructor is qualified to […]
April 30, 2025
Continuing education courses offered must meet minimum standards for continuing education. Courses in certain subject area may require review before they are able to be offered. […]
April 30, 2025
What is inactive status? INACTIVE status can be elected by a licensee who is not practicing in the state of Florida who wishes to maintain their […]
April 30, 2025
Can an application fee be accepted by phone? No. Application fees cannot be accepted by phone. Can I make a change to my application? Yes. In […]
April 20, 2025
April 15, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 15, 2025
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the current number of days for initial review by license type. […]
March 27, 2025
Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), requires that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to […]
March 27, 2025
If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office: A letter from a Licensed […]
March 27, 2025
If you have ever been denied a license, had disciplinary action taken against a license, have action pending against a license, or have had other action […]
March 27, 2025
If you have been found guilty of or had adjudication withheld for, or pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime in any jurisdiction […]
March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
October 16, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
May 15, 2024
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!
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 1, 2023
An annual publication showcasing trends and information about Florida’s health care regulatory landscape.
August 31, 2023
The S.S.G. Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, issued Department of Health Emergency Order 23-002 in support of Governor Ron DeSantis’ declared State of Emergency due to Hurricane Idalia.
August 27, 2023
On August 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
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
May 23, 2022
A step-by-step guide to viewing and updating your DEM status online. Click here for more information.
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
