Florida’s New Background Screening Requirement – July 01, 2025

Florida’s healthcare professionals are facing a critical deadline:
Effective July 1, 2025, nearly all* healthcare practitioners applying for initial licensure or renewing their license must complete a background screening in order to stay compliant with state law.

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⚠️ What’s Changing?

Beginning July 1, 2025:

✅ Background screenings will be required for all* licensed healthcare providers during initial licensure AND license renewal.
✅ Delaying your screening can result in serious consequences, including licensing delays or even expiration.
✅ Compliance is mandatory to continue practicing in your profession.

🔗 For official requirements and updates, visit: Cleared to Care

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📝 Who Is Affected?

The new law applies to most health care practitioners regulated by the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA).

Exemptions:

• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
• Paramedics
• Pharmacy Interns
• Registered Pharmacy Technicians
• Radiologic Technicians
  (*Only exempt unless applying through the military active-duty spouse pathway.)

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🔍 How to Stay Compliant

Follow these three simple steps:

1️⃣ Understand Your Timeline

Know your licensure renewal date and plan ahead. If you’re applying for initial licensure, your screening must be done as part of your application process.

2️⃣ Schedule Your Level 2 LiveScan Fingerprinting

Florida Training Academy offers Level 2 LiveScan fingerprinting for all healthcare-related licensing and certification needs. Our process is fast, accurate, and DOH-compliant.

📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL
📅 Appointments Available Weekly
📞 Call us at 904-551-0918 or visit www.FLtraining.com

3️⃣ Submit Required Documentation

Once your fingerprints are submitted, make sure to provide any additional documentation required by the Florida Department of Health.

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👩‍⚕️ Why Choose Florida Training Academy?

At Florida Training Academy, we understand how important your license is — and how overwhelming new regulations can be. That’s why we provide:

✔️ Fast turnaround times
✔️ Flexible scheduling
✔️ Professional customer service
✔️ Clear instructions on submitting your fingerprints and staying compliant

Whether you’re a nurse, CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomist, or any other healthcare professional — we’re here to support your career journey.

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✅ Ready to Get Started?

📅 Schedule your fingerprinting appointment today
📍 Florida Training Academy – Jacksonville, FL
🌐 Visit: www.FLtraining.com
📞 Call: 904-551-0918

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💡 Final Reminder

Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Stay ahead of the curve, protect your license, and continue providing care without interruption.

For official state guidance, visit the “Cleared to Care” resource page:

Florida Training Academy is here to help.
We’re not just a training center — we’re your partner in professional success. 💙

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*Please note: Fingerprint retention requirements do not apply to exempted professions listed above.