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December 10, 2025

Background Screening

Applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the […]
December 10, 2025

Examination Information

The Board currently approves as the Florida Examination for licensure the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) Exam, consisting of the Foundations of […]
December 10, 2025

Training Program Criteria

ENROLLED in program Prior to August 1, 1997 Completion of 2-years of study, which includes but is not limited to: APPLIED for licensure on or after August 1, […]
April 25, 2025

General Renewal Requirements

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2028.  To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be […]