Mississippi State Department of Health
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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

MSDH's Professional Licensure Division licenses:

  • Art Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Audiologists
  • Audiology Aides
  • Body Piercing Operators
  • Dieticians
  • Eye Enucleators
  • Hemodialysis Technicians
  • Hair Braiders
  • Hearing Aid Dealers
  • Medical Radiation Technicians
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Respiratory Care Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Speech-Language Pathology Aides
  • Tattoo Operators and Facilities

For information on the types of licenses above, see our Regulations and Applications, or contact the Professional Licensure Division at 601-364-7360.

Professions Licensed by Other MSDH Divisions

Professions Licensed by Other Agencies

MSDH does not license:

Cosmetologists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Durable Medical Equipment Dealers, Funeral Directors, Massage Therapists, Nurses, (RN, LPN), Nursing Home Administrators, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Social Workers, Marriage Counselors, Veterinarians.

(Choose a profession name above for more information.)

License Lists

Use our online search feature to list all licensed professionals in a profession. by choose Search without specifying a name.

List licenses on-line »

Note: Our online records list only professionals licensed by the Professional Licensure division. They do not include nurse aides or EMTs, physicians or other medical professionals.

Contact

MSDH Professional Licensure Division
Phone: 601-364-7360
Fax: 601-364-5057

Location

143B Lefleur's Square
Jackson, MS 39211

Mailing Address

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

Links referenced
Regulations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,60,html
Applications    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,93,html
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/
Dentists    http://www.msbde.state.ms.us/
Dental Hygienists    http://www.msbde.state.ms.us/
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/

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