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June 10, 2025
2025 Dates & Deadlines for PTAs:All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Test Date Registration & Payment Deadline Jurisdiction Approval Deadline(1) Seats are reserved for candidates […]
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June 10, 2025
2025 Dates & Deadlines for PTs:All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Test Date Registration & Payment Deadline Jurisdiction Approval Deadline(1) Seats are reserved for candidates […]
June 6, 2025
Scammers are targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating MQA.
Learn How to Report a Scam.
May 30, 2025
May 23, 2025
Informing Boards, Councils, and Stakeholders on Key Licensure,
Enforcement, and Information Performance and Activities
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
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 29, 2025
Licensees employed or seeking employment with a health care facility, licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), who have been found guilty, regardless of […]
April 29, 2025
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), is pleased to offer third parties an option to pay for an applicant’s licensure fees. […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a U.S. Trained Physical Therapist by Examination.
April 28, 2025
Application by Exam is for: If you have passed the NPTE, you must have your score report transferred from the Federation of State Boards of Physical […]
April 28, 2025
Applicants must contact the school’s registrar and request official transcripts or letter of completion be mailed to our board office. Exam eligibility will not be submitted […]
April 28, 2025
$180.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Physical Therapy $485.00 NPTE fee and $65.00 Florida Laws and Rules Exam fee to FSBPT Applicable fees to Prometric, testing vendor $100.00 NPTE […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Foreign Trained Physical Therapist & Assistant by Examination.
April 28, 2025
Application by Exam is for: Applicants must have graduated from a school giving a course for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants in a foreign country […]
April 28, 2025
Applicants must complete the following steps: Department of HealthBoard of Physical Therapy4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
April 28, 2025
$180.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Physical Therapy $485.00 NPTE fee and $65.00 Florida Laws and Rules Exam fee to FSBPT Applicable fees to Prometric, testing vendor $100.00 NPTE […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Physical Therapist/ Physical Therapist Assistant by Endorsement.
April 28, 2025
To be licensed as a Physical Therapist/ Physical Therapist Assistant in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes:
April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
$180.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Physical Therapy $90.00 Score Transfer fee to FSBPT
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a U.S. Trained Physical Therapist & U.S. Trained Physical Therapist […]
April 28, 2025
The requirements to obtain a temporary permit can be found in Section 486.0715, F.S., and include: Temporary permits are valid for six months from the date […]
April 28, 2025
Applicants must contact the school’s registrar and request official transcripts or letter of completion be mailed to our board office. Exam eligibility will not be submitted […]
April 28, 2025
$180.00 Application and Licensing Fee to Board of Physical Therapy $485.00 NPTE fee and $65.00 Florida Laws and Rules Exam fee to FSBPT Applicable fees to Prometric, testing vendor $100.00 NPTE […]
April 28, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for Physical Therapists & Assistants.
April 28, 2025
Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on November 30, 2025. The department will renew your license upon receipt of: By submitting the completed renewal application along […]
April 28, 2025
To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 28, 2025
If you volunteer your services in public schools for a minimum of 80 hours a year or if retired, at least 400 hours a year, you […]
April 28, 2025
Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 28, 2025
If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license: Name changes require legal documentation showing […]
April 28, 2025
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $80.00 […]
April 28, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 486: Physical Therapy Florida Administrative Codes Rules: Chapter 64B17, Board of […]
April 28, 2025
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS IMPORTANT INFORMATION General Hours 22 Medical Error 2 […]
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 average number of days at which we are currently processing.
March 27, 2025
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration […]
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 […]
March 27, 2025
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care […]
March 27, 2025
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendre to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must […]
February 27, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
Performance Report for Quarter Two
May 15, 2024
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!
May 1, 2024
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
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 15, 2023
MQA is planning to revamp the board websites. Please take the survey to give us your recommendations by clicking the survey icon below. Survey closing Friday, 2/2/2024 at 4:30 PM ET
November 1, 2023
An annual publication showcasing trends and information about Florida’s health care regulatory landscape.
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
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
December 8, 2021
November 18, 2021
The Governor’s Appointments Office is currently accepting applications for appointments to the Florida Board of Physical Therapy.
November 1, 2021
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
is now online.
is now online.
October 14, 2021
July 29, 2021
Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
June 9, 2021
April 16, 2021
Rule 64B17-6.008, Minimum Standards of Practice for the Performance of Dry Needling. Please click here for more information.
March 30, 2021
ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat.
March 4, 2021
February 24, 2021
CE requirements for the 2021 renewal
have been updated for your profession
have been updated for your profession
December 29, 2020
November 18, 2020
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees.
October 30, 2020
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
is now online.
is now online.
July 14, 2020
Please be aware of system downtime for DOHMQA beginning Friday July 24th 6:30PM(EST) until Monday July 27th 6:00AM(EST). Click here for more information.
July 1, 2020
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2020 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
March 19, 2020
As concerns related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue, testing vendors are temporarily suspending operations to ensure the safety of testing candidates.
February 17, 2020
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus.
February 7, 2020
New graduates Click here to see the difference between the Board office (FLBOPT), Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA)
December 16, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 fiscal year is now available online.
December 3, 2019
Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Click here for more information.
October 29, 2019
The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year is now available to view online.
September 25, 2019
Click here for more information regarding scam calls for license holders claiming to be with the Florida Board.
August 23, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online.
July 10, 2019
Click here for new profession requirements and reporting procedures regarding Human Trafficking
July 1, 2019
Click here for information on the new law that sets standards of practice and authorizes out-of-state health care practitioners to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
June 14, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online.
June 12, 2019
The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2019. Please click here for more information.
May 16, 2019
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
January 22, 2019
We are currently experiencing a temporary delay in printing and mailing the hard copy of your license. Please click here for more information.
November 1, 2018
The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year is now available to view online.
October 1, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
June 8, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
April 17, 2018
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
April 15, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
March 14, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is now available online.
January 29, 2018
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA Special Agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme.
January 10, 2018
The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018. Please click here for more information.
November 3, 2017
Chronic Disease Prevention: A Public Health Perspective. Please click for details on how to register for this webinar.
October 30, 2017
The Board Physical Therapy has important updates for applicants from Puerto Rico who are seeking expedited licensure and work authorization in the state of Florida.
September 13, 2017
Due to impacts from Hurricane Irma, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida
August 2, 2017
The QPR contains revenue, expenditure and performance measure information from the Department of Health.
July 20, 2017
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2017 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
July 18, 2017
The use of telehealth technology by Florida licensed healthcare practitioners for the purpose of providing patient care within the state of Florida is not precluded by Florida law.
October 5, 2016
Due to impacts from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida
September 12, 2016
Public Service Opportunity: The Board of Physical Therapy currently has openings for two consumer members.
September 9, 2016
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) announces the following meetings:
July 19, 2016
The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.
July 19, 2016
Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements.
July 12, 2016
During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 221 passed and was signed into law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-222, Laws of Florida. The bill prohibits […]
June 17, 2016
As we mourn the tragic events that occurred in Orlando over the weekend, the Division of Medical Quality Assurance joins friends and colleagues in Central Florida […]
June 9, 2016
During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 1175 passed and became law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-234, Laws of Florida. Starting July 1, 2016, health […]
March 24, 2016
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2016 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
February 26, 2016
Recognize when every-day stressors lead to burnout or depression. Learn more about self-care strategies and how to get help by clicking here.
February 26, 2016
We have updated our online services portal to give you more control to manage your license from your own user account.
February 25, 2016
The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
February 25, 2016
Services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time for system upgrades.
February 25, 2016
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal.
February 15, 2016
Not knowing does not alleviate accountability. Become familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and...
January 11, 2016
Adults are encouraged to discuss their health screenings and immunization schedule with their health care professionals
June 10, 2015
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces its annual Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations' meeting.
February 27, 2015
Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory aerosols when an infected person coughs or sneezes...
February 9, 2015
Roughly 86 million American adults have prediabetes and 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don't know they have it.
January 14, 2015
The Department encourages you to log in to the tracking system before applying for renewal to ensure your information is complete and accurate.
December 29, 2014
Healthy Promise is a campaign sponsored by the Florida Department of Health to encourage people in Florida to make more informed choices about healthy eating and active living this year.
November 10, 2014
The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military and their families on Veterans Day.
October 17, 2014
The state of Florida is prepared to identify and treat patients who may have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
October 1, 2014
To change your name or address on your license? Where to find Online Services to login in to your licensure account?
July 15, 2014
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces the first combined Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations annual meeting
June 13, 2014
This meeting includes a review of how the Health Care Boards and Councils
will each play an integral role in Florida’s Healthiest Weight Initiative
April 23, 2014
The Florida Board of Physical Therapy requires all applicants to successfully complete the Florida Laws and Rules Exam prior to licensure.
April 4, 2014
The Department of Health has partnered with certain CE/CME providers using this seal to eliminate the need for licensees to self-report course completion.
December 6, 2013
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is aware that documents purportedly originating from DOH requesting information of a sensitive nature have been received by members of the public. […]
November 5, 2013
HB 7069 (2010) was signed into law by Governor Crist on May 26, 2010, and contains expanded requirements for background screening for health care practitioners...
November 5, 2013
CS/HB 413 - This law amended the practice of physical therapy by allowing a practitioner of record and an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP)...
November 5, 2013
How do I request a temporary permit? Who is eligible for a temporary permit? How long is the temporary permit valid? Am I required to take the first available scheduled exam? ...
November 5, 2013
Mark your calendars! FSBPT administers the NPTE for physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) four times a year.
May 31, 2013
The Florida Board of Physical Therapy plays a leading role in the State’s ever-changing health care environment. This is accomplished through...
May 31, 2013
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system...