| Q: | Does Florida reciprocate with other states? | ||
| A: | No, Florida offers licensure by examination only. | ||
| Q: | How often is the examination given? | ||
| A: | Once a year; in July. | ||
| Q: | How often is the computer-based portion of the examination given? | ||
| A: | Continuous, upon your application being certified by the Board. | ||
| Q: | What is the deadline to apply? | ||
| A: | Please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/optometry/op_lic_req.html for deadline dates. | ||
| Q: | How can I update my address? | ||
| A: | You may update your address using online services. We can also accept changes by the following: Note: Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Email: MQA_Optometry@doh.state.fl.usInclude you name, old address and new address. | ||
| Q: | What are the fees for licensure? | ||
| A: | www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/optometry/op_fees.html | ||
| Q: | Will I be required to complete continuing education during the initial biennium? | ||
| A: | Yes. The initial biennium in which you are licensed, you will be required to complete 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS. See CE Requirements. | ||
| Q: | How can I register for the Computer-based part of the exam given by Prometrics? | ||
| A: | You will not be able to register with Prometrics until you have received the Candidate Information Packet from Practitioner Reporting and Examination Services Unit (PRES). You may visit our examination pages at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/Exam/index.htm or contact PRES at by telephone at (850) 245-4252 for information regarding the administration of the exam. The Board Office cannot give any information regarding the exam. | ||
| MISSION: | To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts. |
| VISION: | To be the Healthiest State in the Nation |
| PURPOSE: | To protect the public and make Florida the healthiest state in the nation through health care licensure, enforcement, and information. |
| FOCUS: | To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation. |
| VALUES: | I CARE (Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence) |
