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.
Please allow 7 to 14 business days after receipt of all paperwork to receive your license.
Professions We License
* 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
* The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allows eligible licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
to provide services in compact member states. More about the OT Compact, including information about meetings, rulemaking, and rules open for public comment
at otcompact.org
Licensed by Other MSDH Divisions
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".
Links referenced on this page
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Renew a license
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html ok
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Verify or list licenses
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,353,html ok
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,133,82,pdf/ArtTherapist_regs_Nov2021.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,985,html ok
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Education Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18770,82,pdf/PAT_Verification_of_Education.pdf
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Employment History
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,132,82,pdf/AthleticTrainerRegulations.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,986,html ok
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/TattooBodyPiercingRegs.pdf
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Change of Location
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.pdf
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Consent Form
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf
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Inspection Checklist
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf
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Supervision Agreement
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf
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Certification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
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Registry
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
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Reciprocity
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
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Evaluator/proctor
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
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Finding of neglect
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http://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,83,74.html ok
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Onsite inspection form
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20615,82,pdf/CNA%5FOnsite%5FInspection%5F1376.pdf
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Training courses
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,10669,83,74,html ok
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,135,82,pdf/DietitianRegulations.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,988,html ok
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Residence Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18771,82,pdf/VerificationOfResidence.pdf
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Letter of Supervision
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3263,82,pdf/SupervisionLetter.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1516,82,pdf/HairBraiderRegulations.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,137,82,pdf/HearingAid_regs.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,990,html ok
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Licensure Exam
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19227.pdf
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Supervision Agreement
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19204.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,8212,82,pdf/HemodialysisRegulations.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,140,82,pdf/MRT_Regulations.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,992,html ok
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Verification of Education
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19183.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,138,82,pdf/OT-OTA_regs.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,993,html ok
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OT Licensure Compact
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https://otcompact.org/ot-compact-commission/
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Employment History
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
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Supervision Agreement
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19268.pdf
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Verification of Education
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19267.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,141,82,pdf/RespiratoryCareRegulations.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,994,html ok
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Verification of Education
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19184.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf
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Minutes
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,82,995,html ok
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ASLP Interstate Compact
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https://aslpcompact.com/
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Employment History
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf
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SPEP Agreement
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19002.pdf
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SPEP Report
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19149.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf
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Application
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15495,82,pdf/Telemedicine_application.pdf
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Minimum Standards
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15494,82,pdf/Telemedicine_Standards.pdf
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Apply for license
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https://www.msdhpl.webapps.ms.gov/NewApplication/Default.aspx
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Regulations
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/Tattoo-BP_Regs.pdf
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Change of Location
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.pdf
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Credential Verification
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf
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Consent Form
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf
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Convention Application
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19212.pdf
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Inspection Checklist
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf
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Supervision Agreement
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf
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Learn more
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https://aslpcompact.com/commission/
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otcompact.org
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https://otcompact.org/ot-compact-commission/
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EMS Division
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,99,html ok
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Nurse Aide information pages
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,83,74,html ok
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Environmental Health Office
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,401,html ok
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Radiological Health Division
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,0,102,html ok
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Cosmetologists
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https://www.msbc.ms.gov/licensing-requirements/
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Durable Medical Equipment Dealers
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http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/
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Funeral Directors
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http://www.msbfs.ms.gov
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Massage Therapists
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http://www.msbmt.state.ms.us/
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Nurses, (RN, LPN)
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http://www.msbn.ms.gov
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Nursing Home Administrators
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http://www.bnha.state.ms.us/
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Pharmacists
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http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/
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Physical Therapists
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http://www.msbpt.state.ms.us/
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Physicians
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http://www.msbml.state.ms.us/
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Social Workers, Marriage Counselors
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http://www.swmft.ms.gov/
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Veterinarians
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http://www.mbah.state.ms.us/
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Questions and answers about licensing, renewal, CEUs and more
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,5841,82,353,html ok
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File a complaint
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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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Resources referenced
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,133,82,pdf/ArtTherapist_regs_Nov2021.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Education Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18770,82,pdf/PAT_Verification_of_Education.pdf ok
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Employment History
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,132,82,pdf/AthleticTrainerRegulations.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/TattooBodyPiercingRegs.pdf ok
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Change of Location
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Consent Form
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf ok
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Inspection Checklist
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf ok
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Supervision Agreement
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf ok
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Onsite inspection form
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20615,82,pdf/CNA%5FOnsite%5FInspection%5F1376.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,135,82,pdf/DietitianRegulations.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Residence Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18771,82,pdf/VerificationOfResidence.pdf ok
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Letter of Supervision
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3263,82,pdf/SupervisionLetter.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,1516,82,pdf/HairBraiderRegulations.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,137,82,pdf/HearingAid_regs.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Licensure Exam
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19227.pdf ok
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Supervision Agreement
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19204.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,8212,82,pdf/HemodialysisRegulations.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,140,82,pdf/MRT_Regulations.pdf ok
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Verification of Education
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19183.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,138,82,pdf/OT-OTA_regs.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Employment History
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf ok
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Supervision Agreement
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19268.pdf ok
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Verification of Education
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19267.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,141,82,pdf/RespiratoryCareRegulations.pdf ok
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Verification of Education
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19184.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Employment History
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18759,82,pdf/EmploymentHistory.pdf ok
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SPEP Agreement
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19002.pdf ok
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SPEP Report
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19149.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,571,82,pdf/SLP-Audiologist_regs.pdf ok
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Application
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15495,82,pdf/Telemedicine_application.pdf ok
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Minimum Standards
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,15494,82,pdf/Telemedicine_Standards.pdf ok
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Regulations
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,880,82,pdf/Tattoo-BP_Regs.pdf ok
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Change of Location
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20579,82,pdf/Change_of_location.pdf ok
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Credential Verification
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,18769,82,pdf/Credential_Verification_Form.pdf ok
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Consent Form
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,3262,82,pdf/BP-TatooConsentForm.pdf ok
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Convention Application
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19212.pdf ok
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Inspection Checklist
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19229.pdf ok
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Supervision Agreement
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https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/19170.pdf ok
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