Screening Levels

• Statewide: In-state, name-based background check performed through Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• National: In-state and national fingerprint-based background check performed through Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
• Level II: In-state and national fingerprint-based background check performed through Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigations pursuant to chapter 435, F.S. and s. 408.809, F.S.

Healthcare professions requiring background screening at initial licensure and/or renewal of licensure.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Statutory Authorization: 464.009(4) and 456.0391(4)(a)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: Statewide at Licensure Renewal

Certified Nursing Assistant by Examination
Statutory Authorization: 400.215
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: Level II
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None

Certified Nursing Assistant by Reciprocity
Statutory Authorization: 400.215
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: Level II
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None

Licensed Practical Nurse by Examination
Statutory Authorization: 464.008(1)(b)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None

Licensed Practical Nurse by Endorsement
Statutory Authorization: 464.009(4)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None

Registered Nurse by Examination
Statutory Authorization: 464.008(1)(b)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None

Registered Nurse by Endorsement
Statutory Authorization: 464.009(4)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None

Chiropractic Physician
Statutory Authorization: 460.406(2)(f) and 456.039(4)(a)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: Statewide at Licensure Renewal

Medical Doctor
Statutory Authorization: 458.311(1)(g) and 456.039(4)(a)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: Statewide at Licensure Renewal

Osteopathic Physician
Statutory Authorization: 459.0055(1)(j) and 456.039(4)(a)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: Statewide at Licensure Renewal

Orthotists, Prosthetists, Pedorthists, Orthotic Fitters, Orthotic Fitter Assistants, O&P Resident
Statutory Authorization: 468.803(2)(a)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: Statewide at Licensure Renewal

Pharmacy Owner
Statutory Authorization: 465.022
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None
Exceptions to Screening Requirement: If corporation has more than $100 million of business taxable assets in Florida

Prescription Department Manager
Statutory Authorization: 465.022
Service Performance Location: Pharmacy Facilities
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: None
Exceptions to Screening Requirement: If fingerprints are on file with the Agency for Health Care Administration

Podiatric Physician
Statutory Authorization: 461.006(1)(e) and 456.039(4)(a)
Service Performance Location: Health Settings
Client Served: Health Consumers
Screening Level: National
Screening Cost/Who Pays: Fees vary by service provider/Applicant
Screening Method (Paper, Electronic, Both): Electronic
Rescreening Requirements: Statewide at Licensure Renewal

Note: The Department of Health charges a $2.50 administrative processing fee

The following professions are not subject to criminal background screening at initial and/or renewal of licensure unless applying for initial licensure as the spouse of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States, pursuant to Chapter 456.024, F.S. Applicants applying for licensure under 456.024, F.S., must undergo a Level II, fingerprint-based background check.

• Acupuncture
• Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Athletic Training
• Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
• Dentistry/Dental Laboratory
• Dietetics/Nutrition
• Electrolysis/Electrolysis Facility
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Hearing Aid Specialist Respiratory Care
• Massage Therapy/Massage Establishment
• Medical Physicist
• Midwifery
• Naturopath
• Nursing Home Administrator
• Occupational Therapy
• Office Surgery Registration
• Opticianry/Optician Establishment
• Optometry
• Pain Management Clinic
• Paramedic
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Psychology
• Radiological Technician
• School Psychology
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology