Professional Licensure

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

Renew a license

Verify or list licenses

Professional Licensure Offices Temporarily Closed to the Public

In-person professional licensure activities are temporarily suspended at our 143B LeFleur's Square location in Jackson. We hope to resume our service to the public as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding your license, please call 601-364-7360.

Professions We License

Art Therapists

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes

Forms

• Credential Verification
• Education Verification
• Employment History

Athletic Trainers

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes
• Credential Verification

Body Piercing Operators

• Apply for license
• Regulations

Forms

• Credential Verification
• Consent Form
• Inspection Checklist
• Supervision Agreement

 

Certified Nurse Aides

• Certification
• Reciprocity
• TNA waivers

More

• Evaluator/proctor
• Finding of neglect
• Training courses

Waiver program ends June 7, 2022

Dietitians

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes

Forms

• Credential Verification
• Residence Verification
• Letter of Supervision

Hair Braiders

• Apply for license
• Regulations

 

Hearing Aid Specialists

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes
Forms
• Credential Verification
• Licensure Exam
• Supervision Agreement

Hemodialysis Technicians

• Apply for license
• Regulations

Medical Radiation Technicians

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes

Forms

• Verification of Education

 

Occupational Therapists and OTAs

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes

Forms

• Credential Verification
• Employment History
• Supervision Agreement
• Verification of Education

Respiratory Care Practitioners

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes
• Waiver: Licensure of respiratory practitioners is temporarily suspended. Details

Forms

• Verification of Education

Speech-Language Pathologists/
Audiologists

• Apply for license
• Regulations
• Minutes
• ASLP Interstate Compact *

Forms

• Credential Verification
• Employment History
• SPEP Agreement
• SPEP Report

 

SLP/A Aides

• Apply for license
• Regulations

Telemedicine

• Application
• Minimum Standards

Tattoo Operators and Facilities

• Apply for license
• Regulations

Forms

• Credential Verification
• Consent Form
• Convention Application
• Inspection Checklist
• Supervision Agreement

 

* 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

• Questions and answers about licensing, renewal, CEUs and more

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".

• File a complaint

Contact

MSDH Professional Licensure Division
Phone: 601-364-7360
Fax: 601-364-5057
E-mail: MSDHProfLicensure@msdh.ms.gov

Location

143B Lefleur's Square
Jackson, MS 39211

• Map

Mailing Address

MSDH Professional Licensure Division
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Links referenced
Renew a license		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html
Verify or list licenses		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html
Details		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/15697.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,133,82,pdf/ArtTherapist_regs_Nov2021.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,985,html
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Education Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18770,82,pdf/PAT_Verification_of_Education.pdf
Employment History		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,132,82,pdf/AthleticTrainerRegulations.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,986,html
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/TattooBodyPiercingRegs.pdf
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Consent Form		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf
Inspection Checklist		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf
Supervision Agreement		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf
Certification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1502,83,74,html
Reciprocity		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1285,83,74,html
TNA waivers		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html
Evaluator/proctor		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html
Finding of neglect		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3997,83,pdf/Form678.pdf
Training courses		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,10669,83,74,html
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,135,82,pdf/DietitianRegulations.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,988,html
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Residence Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18771,82,pdf/VerificationOfResidence.pdf
Letter of Supervision		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3263,82,pdf/SupervisionLetter.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1516,82,pdf/HairBraiderRegulations.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,137,82,pdf/HearingAid_regs.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,990,html
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Licensure Exam		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19227.pdf
Supervision Agreement		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19204.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,8212,82,pdf/HemodialysisRegulations.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,140,82,pdf/MRT_Regulations.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,992,html
Verification of Education		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19183.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,138,82,pdf/OT-OTA_regs.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,993,html
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Employment History		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
Supervision Agreement		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19268.pdf
Verification of Education		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19267.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,141,82,pdf/RespiratoryCareRegulations.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,994,html
Details		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/15697.pdf
Verification of Education		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19184.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf
Minutes		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,995,html
ASLP Interstate Compact		https://aslpcompact.com/
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Employment History		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
SPEP Agreement		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19002.pdf
SPEP Report		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19149.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf
Application		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15495,82,pdf/Telemedicine_application.pdf
Minimum Standards		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15494,82,pdf/Telemedicine_Standards.pdf
Apply for license		https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
Regulations		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/Tattoo-BP_Regs.pdf
Credential Verification		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
Consent Form		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf
Convention Application		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19212.pdf
Inspection Checklist		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf
Supervision Agreement		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf
Learn more		https://aslpcompact.com/commission/
EMS Division		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,99,html
Nurse Aide information pages		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html
Environmental Health Office		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,401,html
Radiological Health Division		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,102,93,html
Cosmetologists		https://www.msbc.ms.gov/licensing-requirements/
Durable Medical Equipment Dealers		http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/
Funeral Directors		http://www.msbfs.ms.gov
Massage Therapists		http://www.msbmt.state.ms.us/
Nurses, (RN, LPN)		http://www.msbn.ms.gov
Nursing Home Administrators		http://www.bnha.state.ms.us/
Pharmacists		http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/
Physical Therapists		http://www.msbpt.state.ms.us/
Physicians		http://www.msbml.state.ms.us/
Social Workers, Marriage Counselors		http://www.swmft.ms.gov/
Veterinarians		http://www.mbah.state.ms.us/
Questions and answers about licensing, renewal, CEUs and more		http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,5841,82,353,html
File a complaint		https://powerforms.docusign.net/e37fddf1-7e9f-447e-aa17-db6eec693780?env=na3&acct=ca3d40be-4f16-4a6a-892e-a0fe14f1a6ef&accountId=ca3d40be-4f16-4a6a-892e-a0fe14f1a6ef

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