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Applying for a New License
Requirements
General Requirements
Orthotist-Prosthetist license requirements are specified in section 468.803, Florida Statutes.
Online Application: Submit a completed application and the required fees to the Board Office. Select the “Apply Online” button and follow the prompts to complete the application. The associated fee payment screen will provide an invoice that must be paid by credit card before the application can be processed. Once the application has been submitted, the status of application processing may be verified by selecting the “Status” button from the menu on the top right side of the page.
Paper Application: If submission of a paper application or payment by check is required, applicants may download a fillable pdf file, complete the application, print, and submit. Submit the completed paper application and required fees to the address listed below:
Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Post Office Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Read Affirmation and Sign Application: The applicant must agree by signing the application that: “I have carefully read the questions in the foregoing application and have answered them completely, without reservation of any kind, and I state that my answers and all statements made by me herein are true and correct. I understand that if I provide false information that such action shall constitute cause for denial, suspension, or revocation of licensure to practice for which I am applying in the state of Florida”.
The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists will consider denial of any application that is submitted with incomplete or inaccurate information disclosures related to criminal history or discipline. Applicants must disclose all information accurately, completely, and include all required documentation. You will be notified in writing by the Board Office if any additional documentation is required to complete your application.
Licensure Requirements
- A copy of high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours and approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.
- Certification of completion of an 8-hour course in casting custom-molded shoes
- Provide verification of demonstrating two years supervised experience in orthotics that meets the requirements of paragraph 64B14-4.110(1)(b), F.A.C., signed by the applicant’s qualified supervisor(s).
Mandatory Courses – 64B14-5.005, F.A.C.
- Provide proof of completion of a 1-hour of laws and rules course in the area of Chapters 456, 468 Part XIV, F.S., and Rule Division 64B14, F.A.C.
- Provide proof of completion of a 1-hour course relating to the prevention of medical errors, which shall include a study of root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, patient safety and medical records training.
- Provide proof of completion of a 1-hour course on infection disease control, including HIV/AIDS.
For more information finding board approved courses, please visit www.cebroker.com or call 1-877-434-6323
License Verification
If any type of license has ever been issued to the applicant in another state, contact the state licensing office and request license verification to be sent directly to the Board Office for each license issued. License verification may be mailed to the address provided below or by e-mail to MQA.OrthoPros@flhealth.gov.
Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257
Applicants with Health History
If you answer “yes” to any of the health history questions on the application, please submit supporting documentation including the relevant dates and circumstances of such treatment and/or addiction along with the names and addresses of the medical practitioners or hospitals who performed such treatment.
Applicants with Discipline History
Applicants with prior disciplinary actions are required to submit the following:
Board Actions – Certified copies of document(s) relative to any disciplinary action taken against any license. The documents must come from the agency that took the disciplinary action and must be certified by that agency.
Self-Explanation – A detailed description of the circumstances surrounding your disciplinary action and a thorough description of the rehabilitative changes in your lifestyle since the time of the disciplinary action which would enable you to avoid future occurrences. It would be helpful to include factors in your life, which you feel may have contributed to your disciplinary action, what you have learned about yourself since that time, and the changes you have made that support your rehabilitation.
Applicants with Criminal History
Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following:
Final Dispositions/Arrest Records – Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions – Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Self-Explanation – Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in their own words describing the circumstances of the offense. Include in your letter the date of the original offense, the charge, and the jurisdiction where it occurred.
Electronic Fingerprinting
Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use an approved Livescan Service Provider to submit electronic fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the purpose of conducting a search for any Florida and national criminal history records that may pertain to applicant. The results of the search will be returned to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and made available to the Department for consideration during the licensure process. The fingerprints submitted by the applicant will be retained by FDLE and the Clearinghouse. All costs for conducting a criminal history background screening are borne by the applicant.
It is important to use the correct Originating Agency Identification (ORI) when submitting fingerprints. If you do not provide an ORI number or if you provide an incorrect ORI number to the Livescan service provider, the board office will not receive your fingerprint results.
The ORI number for the Board of Orthotists & Prosthetist is EDOH3451Z.
The applicant is fully responsible for selecting an approved Livescan Service Provider and for ensuring the results are reported to the Department. Print this electronic fingerprinting form and take it with you to a Livescan Service Provider.
For more information, FAQs, and a list of all approved Livescan Service Providers please visit the Background Screening website: https://www.flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/ (Click on Locate a Provider)
Health Care Fraud; Disqualification for License, Certificate, or Registration
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 and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:
- Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended:
- For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application;
- Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years;
- Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application;
- Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Process
Process
Orthotist-Prosthetist license requirements are specified in section 468.803, Florida Statutes.
Online Application: Submit a completed application and the required fees to the Board Office. Select the “Apply Online” button and follow the prompts to complete the application. The associated fee payment screen will provide an invoice that must be paid by credit card before the application can be processed. Once the application has been submitted, the status of application processing may be verified by selecting the “Status” button from the menu on the top right side of the page.
Paper Application: If submission of a paper application or payment by check is required, applicants may download a fillable pdf file, complete the application, print, and submit. Submit the completed paper application and required fees to the address listed below:
Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Post Office Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Read Affirmation and Sign Application: The applicant must agree by signing the application that: “I have carefully read the questions in the foregoing application and have answered them completely, without reservation of any kind, and I state that my answers and all statements made by me herein are true and correct. I understand that if I provide false information that such action shall constitute cause for denial, suspension, or revocation of licensure to practice for which I am applying in the state of Florida”.
The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists will consider denial of any application that is submitted with incomplete or inaccurate information disclosures related to criminal history or discipline. Applicants must disclose all information accurately, completely, and include all required documentation. You will be notified in writing by the Board Office if any additional documentation is required to complete your application.
Application Process
- A copy of high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours and approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.
- Certification of completion of an 8-hour course in casting custom-molded shoes
- Provide verification of demonstrating two years supervised experience in orthotics that meets the requirements of paragraph 64B14-4.110(1)(b), F.A.C., signed by the applicant’s qualified supervisor(s).
Mandatory Courses – 64B14-5.005, F.A.C.
- Provide proof of completion of the 1-hour of laws and rules in the area of Chapters 456, 468 Part XIV, F.S., and Rule Division 64B14, F.A.C.
- Provide proof of completion of the 1-hour of medical errors, which shall include a study of root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, patient safety and medical records training.
- Provide proof of completion of the 1-hour on infection disease control, including HIV/AIDS.
For more information finding board approved courses, please visit www.cebroker.com or call 1-877-434-6323
License Verification
If any type of license has ever been issued to the applicant in another state, contact the state licensing office and request license verification to be sent directly to the Board Office for each license issued. License verification may be mailed to the address provided below or by e-mail to MQA.OrthoPros@flhealth.gov.
Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257
Applicants with Health History
If you answer “yes” to any of the health history questions on the application, please submit supporting documentation including the relevant dates and circumstances of such treatment and/or addiction along with the names and addresses of the medical practitioners or hospitals who performed such treatment.
Applicants with License Discipline History
Applicants with prior disciplinary actions are required to submit the following:
Board Actions – Certified copies of document(s) relative to any disciplinary action taken against any license. The documents must come from the agency that took the disciplinary action and must be certified by that agency.
Self-Explanation – A detailed description of the circumstances surrounding your disciplinary action and a thorough description of the rehabilitative changes in your lifestyle since the time of the disciplinary action which would enable you to avoid future occurrences. It would be helpful to include factors in your life, which you feel may have contributed to your disciplinary action, what you have learned about yourself since that time, and the changes you have made that support your rehabilitation.
Applicants with Criminal History
Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following:
Final Dispositions/Arrest Records – Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Completion of Probation/Parole/Sanctions – Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, you must have a letter on court letterhead sent from the clerk of the court attesting to their unavailability.
Self-Explanation – Applicants who have listed offenses on the application must submit a letter in their own words describing the circumstances of the offense. Include in your letter the date of the original offense, the charge, and the jurisdiction where it occurred.
Electronic Fingerprinting
Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use an approved Livescan Service Provider to submit electronic fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the purpose of conducting a search for any Florida and national criminal history records that may pertain to applicant. The results of the search will be returned to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and made available to the Department for consideration during the licensure process. The fingerprints submitted by the applicant will be retained by FDLE and the Clearinghouse. All costs for conducting a criminal history background screening are borne by the applicant.
It is important to use the correct Originating Agency Identification (ORI) when submitting fingerprints. If you do not provide an ORI number or if you provide an incorrect ORI number to the Livescan service provider, the board office will not receive your fingerprint results.
The ORI number for the Board of Orthotists & Prosthetist is EDOH3451Z.
The applicant is fully responsible for selecting an approved Livescan Service Provider and for ensuring the results are reported to the Department. Print this electronic fingerprinting form and take it with you to a Livescan Service Provider.
For more information, FAQs, and a list of all approved Livescan Service Providers please visit the Background Screening website: https://www.flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/ (Click on Locate a Provider)
Health Care Fraud; Disqualifications for License, Certificate, or Registration
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 and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:
- Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended:
- For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42
U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application; - Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years;
- Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application;
- Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Fees
- Online Application: Submit a completed application and the required fees to the Board office. Select the “Apply Online” button and follow the prompts to complete the application. The associated fee payment screen will provide an invoice that must be paid by credit card before the application can be processed. Once the application has been submitted, the status of application processing may be verified by selecting the “Status” button from the menu on the top right side of the page.
- Paper Application: If submission of a paper application or payment by check is required, applicants may download a fillable pdf file, complete the application, print, and submit. Submit the completed paper application and required fees to the address listed below. Please make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.”
Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Post Office Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Applicants who have taken and passed the ABC national certification examination (Parts I, II & III), below are the required fees.
| Application Fee | $400.00 (non-refundable) |
| Initial Licensure Fee | $400.00 |
| Unlicensed Activity Fee | $5.00 |
| TOTAL FEE | $805.00 |
Note: The above fees must accompany the application or the application will not be processed. If your check is returned for insufficient funds, application processing will stop. Processing will resume once the outstanding fees are received.
Statutes and Rules
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statutes
Chapter 468, Part XIV: Orthotists & Prosthetists Practice Act
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 119: Public Records
Chapter 408: Health Care Administration
Chapter 112: Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
Rules: Chapter 64B14: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists Rules
License by MOBILE Endorsement
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a MOBILE Endorsement.
Requirements
SB 1600, Mobile Endorsement was signed into law with an effective date of July 1, 2024. This legislation establishes a new universal process for licensure by endorsement for health care professions regulated by the Florida Department of Health’s (the Department’s) Division of Medical Quality Assurance. To qualify, the health care practitioner must meet specific criteria, including various testing, training, and experience qualifications for their profession. The bill also repeals existing licensure by endorsement statutes from various individual practice acts.
To be licensed in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145(2)(a), Florida Statutes:
- Must hold an active, unencumbered license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States in a profession with a similar scope of practice, determined by the board or the department, as applicable.
- Must have obtained a passing score on a national licensure examination or hold a national certification recognized by the Board;
- Must have actively practiced the profession for at least three years during the four-year period immediately preceding the date of submission of this application.
- Must not have ever been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless the applicant successfully appealed to have the report removed.
- Must not be the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in a jurisdiction in which he or she holds a license or by the United States Department of Defense for reason related to the practice of the profession for which the applicant is applying.
- Must not have had disciplinary action taken in the five years immediately preceding the date of submission of the application.
Pursuant to section 456.0145(2)(c), Florida Statutes, a person is ineligible for endorsement if they:
- Have a complaint, an allegation, or an investigation pending before a licensing entity in another state, the District of Columbia, or a possession or territory of the United States;
- Have been convicted of or pled nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, any felony or misdemeanor related to the practice of a health care profession;
- Have had a health care provider license revoked or suspended by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, or have voluntarily surrendered any such license in lieu of having disciplinary action taken against the license; or
- Has been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless the applicant has successfully appealed to have his or her name removed from the data bank.
Process
Applicants must complete the following steps:
- Have a license verification submitted to Florida from any state board(s), U.S. territory, or foreign country in which you held a license. If the state has an online verification including disciplinary actions, we will accept the online verification. License verification may be submitted by mail or by secure electronic delivery to OrthoPros@flhealth.gov
- Submit proof of passing the orthotics and prosthetics examination through the American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC). Proof must be sent directly from the (ABC) to this office, and may be submitted via mail or by secure electronic delivery to OrthoPros@flhealth.gov
- Apply online at flhealthsource.gov, or mail a completed application to the address provided below along with the applicable fees, and submit any supplemental documentation.
Department of Health
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
- If applicants have any affirmative answers in the Criminal History, Health History, or Disciplinary History sections of the application, the following must be submitted:
- Self-Explanation – A letter personally describing the circumstances of the offense. The letter must include the date of the original offense, the charge, and the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.
- Completion of Sanctions– Probation and financial sanction records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. Parole records for offenses can be obtained from the Department of Corrections or at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, a letter on court letterhead must be sent from the clerk of the court attesting to records unavailability.
- Final Dispositions/Arrest Records– Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of the court in the arresting jurisdiction. If the records are not available, a letter on court letterhead must be sent from the clerk of the court attesting to records unavailability.
- Board Actions– If applicant has disciplinary action against any license, submit certified copies of documents relative to those disciplinary action. The documents must be certified and submitted by the agency or board that finalized the disciplinary action.
- Health History – If the applicant answered in the affirmative to any of the questions, submit supporting documentation including the relevant dates and circumstances and the names and addresses of the medical practitioners or hospitals who performed related treatments.
- Please allow up to 30 business days for initial review of new applications. All applications and document submissions are reviewed in the order they are received. After your application is reviewed, any deficiencies will be communicated to you in writing by our Board staff. To expedite processing, please submit all required supporting documentation with your application and the requisite fees. If you are having documentation submitted by another entity on your behalf, please verify the Board office’s mailing address to ensure delivery.
- When all requirements are met the license will be issued within 7 days pursuant to section 456.0145(2)(e), Florida Statutes.
There are several ways to submit supporting documents:
- Upload to your online account at https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal
- Email to OrthoPros@flhealth.gov,
- Fax to 850-413-6982, or mail to the address below:
Department of Health
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
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Fees
Make checks or money orders payable to the “Department of Health.”
| Application Fee | $400.00 (non-refundable) |
| Initial Licensure Fee | $400.00 |
| Unlicensed Activity Fee | $5.00 |
| TOTAL FEE | $805.00 |
Statutes and Rules
Florida Statutes
Chapter 468, Part XIV: Orthotists & Prosthetists Practice Act
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 119: Public Records
Chapter 408: Health Care Administration
Chapter 112: Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
Rules: Chapter 64B14: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists Rules
Processing Times
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.
Apply Online / Return to Login
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
Renew Your License
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for Orthotic Fitter.
Requirements
Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on November 30, 2025.
To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be on file. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to renew before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at info@floridasorthotistsprosthetists.gov to request your reactivation requirements.
If you are reactivating your license, please refer to the Laws & Rules governing your practice for additional requirements.
The department will renew your license upon receipt of:
- Completed renewal application
- Required fees
Process
Renewal Process
At least 90 days before your license expires, the department will mail you a renewal notification postcard to your last known mailing address of record. You will have until midnight on the day your license expires to renew. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to become active or inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
Renewal Instructions:
- Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and click the “Renew A License” button.
- Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button.
- Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address, then click the “Continue” button.
- You are now in the Dashboard. During renewals, a “Renew My License” option will populate no later than 90 days prior to your license expiration date. (Note: If you do not see the “Renew My License” option, please check back at a later time.)
*** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your account.***
Additional Information:
- The process of renewing a license and receiving a printed license in the mail may take 7-10 business days. Initiating contact to confirm the receipt of fees or the status of your license prior to this time will not expedite the renewal process.
- You may renew online if you have a credit or debit card to complete the transaction. Please note that you can now renew online, print a copy of your application summary and mail it with your cashier’s check or money order to: Division of Medical Quality Assurance
P.O. Box 6320
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6320 - If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates Clear/Active or Clear/Inactive, you will be assessed a delinquency fee. The delinquency fee will be in addition to your renewal fees.
- If your license was Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to Null and Void status after the renewal deadline. A Null & Void license cannot be reactivated. If you wish to be licensed in Florida and have a Null & Void license you will need to reapply for licensure.
- A licensee whose license is in inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles may be required to demonstrate competency to resume active practice before reactivating the license. Sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements may be required.
Note: Report continuing education credits to the Department of Health through our CE tracking system at www.cebroker.com. Do not submit certificates of completion of continuing education hours.
Name Change
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 the name change. Please log into your MQA Online Services Portal account to submit your request and enter your full name as it appears on your legal documentation. If you are submitting your request online, please attach/upload supporting documents, which must be one of the following:
- A copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court
- A divorce decree showing the name change
- A court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change)
- A copy of a certificate of naturalization or H1B Employment Visa (Note: Foreign applicants and/or licensees may not have state issued documents)
Any one of these will be accepted unless the department has a question about the authenticity of the document.
NOTE: Please allow 5-7 business days for your request to be processed. If you are requesting a name change outside of renewal and wish to receive a new license reflecting the name change, you must request a duplicate license and pay the $25.00 fee.
Fees
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 | $305.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $305.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $305.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $805.00 |
| Active to Retired | $55.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $55.00 |
If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $605.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $605.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $905.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $1,405.00 |
| Active to Retired | $655.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $655.00 |
If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $910.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $910.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $910.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $1,410.00 |
| Active to Retired | $660.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $660.00 |
Licenses become Null & Void1 on December 1, 2025.
By submitting the appropriate renewal fees to the department, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
1Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two renewal cycles, resulting in their license expiring.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| General Hours | 17 | Can be approved by FAOP, ABC or Board approved courses listed in CEBroker |
| Medical Error | 1 | Medical Error must be Board approved |
| Laws and Rules | 1 | Laws and Rules must be Board approved |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 | HIV/AIDS must be Board approved |
First Biennium Renewal: A licensee renewing a license for the first time are only required to complete a 1-hour Medical Errors course approved by the Board.
Board Rule Approved Providers
- Florida Board approved courses can be found at www.cebroker.com
- Courses offered by the FAOP and the ABC are approved for general hours
- Courses offered by a regionally accredited college or university
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
- 5 hours of Risk Management (general) continuing education for attending a Board meeting
Helpful Information
- If you are licensed in more than one of the below you are required to have a total of 30 hours: Othotists, Prosthetists, Pedorthists, Orthotic Fitters and Orthotic Fitter Assistants
There is no limit on the number of correspondence courses that a licensee can take, with the exception of videocassette courses, which shall not exceed 5 hours per subject.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| General Hours | 17 | Can be approved by FAOP, ABC or Board approved courses listed in CEBroker |
| Medical Error | 1 | Medical Error must be Board approved |
| Laws and Rules | 1 | Laws and Rules must be Board approved |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 | HIV/AIDS must be Board approved |
First Biennium Renewal: A licensee renewing a license for the first time are only required to complete a 1-hour Medical Errors course approved by the Board.
Board Rule Approved Providers
- Florida Board approved courses can be found at www.cebroker.com
- Courses offered by the FAOP and the ABC are approved for general hours
- Courses offered by a regionally accredited college or university
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
- 5 hours of Risk Management (general) continuing education for attending a Board meeting
Helpful Information
- If you are licensed in more than one of the below you are required to have a total of 30 hours: Othotists, Prosthetists, Pedorthists, Orthotic Fitters and Orthotic Fitter Assistants
There is no limit on the number of correspondence courses that a licensee can take, with the exception of videocassette courses, which shall not exceed 5 hours per subject.
Statutes and Rules
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Florida Statute
Chapter 468, Part XIV: Orthotists & Prosthetists Practice Act
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 119: Public Records
Chapter 408: Health Care Administration
Chapter 112: Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions
Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B14: Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Administrative Code
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