Effective July 1, 2009, the Florida Department of Health adopted the International Hearing Societies Hearing Aid Specialist examination as the examination required for licensure in Florida. This examination will be administered three times per year. Please see the IHS website at http://www.ihsinfo.org or call (734) 522-7200 for more information.
| 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. |