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Thank you for visiting the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance's Background Screening Website. Please click the button above for a matrix identifying professions requiring background screening at initial licensure and/or renewal of licensure.

Note: Review the laws and rules for the specific profession in which you are applying for licensure or renewing current licensure for specific information regarding background requirements.
MISSION: To protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in the state through organized state
  and community efforts, including cooperative agreements with counties.
VISION: A healthier future for the people of Florida.
PURPOSE: To protect the public through health care licensure, enforcement and information.
FOCUS: To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation.
VALUES: Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, & Empowerment.