The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Professional Licensure division regulates and licenses certain health-related professions in Mississippi. Licenses must be renewed annually. The Professional Licensure division also determines eligible continuing education courses.
Professions We License
Hair Braiders
Audiologists
* The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) allows eligible licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists an alternative method for providing services in other member states. Learn more
Licensed by Other MSDH Divisions
- EMTs and Paramedics. For information, contact our EMS Division at 601-576-7380.
- Nurse Aides. See our Nurse Aide information pages or call 601-364-1100.
- Tanning booth operators. See our Environmental Health Office or call 601-576-7690.
- Radioactive materials. See our Radiological Health Division or call 601-987-6893.
Licensed by Other Agencies
MSDH does not license:
Cosmetologists, Durable Medical Equipment Dealers, Funeral Directors, Massage Therapists, Nurses, (RN, LPN), Nursing Home Administrators, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Social Workers, Marriage Counselors, Veterinarians.
(Choose a profession name above for more information.)
Questions and Answers
Complaints
You may file a complaint online about professionals that we license. Use the PowerForm link below to fill in your name and e-mail address, then choose "Begin Signing".
MSDH Professional Licensure Division
Phone: 601-364-7360
Fax: 601-364-5057
E-mail: MSDHProfLicensure@msdh.ms.gov
Mailing Address
MSDH Professional Licensure Division
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
