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On October 6, 2026, Executive Order 26-202 was issued by Governor Ron DeSantis, authorizing pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day emergency prescription refill of maintenance medication to those living in areas covered under the Executive Order. Additionally, on October 7, 2026, Emergency Order 26-001 was issued by State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD. For more information and to review Executive Order 26-202 and Emergency Order 26-001, please click here.
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The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to renew your license on this website. Visit our Help Center, FAQs, Continuing Education and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. If you have additional questions about your renewal process, please contact a renewal specialist.
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for an Athletic Trainer.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on September 30, 2026.
To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the Department, your current mailing address must be on file. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to renew before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reinstate the license may be required to appear before the board and establish the ability to practice with the care and skill sufficient to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at MQA.AthleticTraining@flhealth.gov to request your reactivation requirements.
If you are renewing your license, please refer to the Laws & Rules governing your practice for additional requirements.
The department will renew your license upon receipt of:
*Required section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of licensure renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.
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 purpose of conducting a search for any Florida and national criminal history records that may pertain to applicant. The results of the search will be returned to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and made available to the Department for consideration during the licensure process. The fingerprints submitted by the applicant will be retained by FDLE and the Clearinghouse. All costs for conducting a criminal history background screening are borne by the applicant.
It is important to use the correct Originating Agency Identification (ORI) when submitting fingerprints. If you do not provide an ORI number or if you provide an incorrect ORI number to the service provider, the board office will not receive your fingerprint results, so it is extremely important to use the correct ORI when having your fingerprints scanned.
Applicants can use any FDLE approved Livescan service provider to submit their fingerprints. The applicant is fully responsible for selecting the service provider and ensuring the results are reported to the Department. If you are applying for initial licensure after December 15, 2012, You must print this form and take it with you to a Livescan service provider. For more information, FAQs, and a list of all approved Livescan service providers please visit the Department’s website at: FLHealthSource.gov/Background-Screening.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here
Effective July 1, 2020, if initially licensed after January 1, 1998, the licensee must be currently certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) or its successor agency and maintain that certification in good standing without lapse, per section 468.711(3), Florida Statutes.
Licensees must have a current certification in cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation with an automated external defibrillator at the professional rescue level from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent.
If Licensed Before January 1, 1998 and Not BOC Certified:
Athletic Trainers shall be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board, as outlined in the table above. The continuing education requirement includes up to three (3) hours towards current certification in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibulator at the professional rescue level (e.g. Basic Life Support or higher certification) from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent.
If Licensed After January 1, 1998:
An applicant or licensee certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) or its successor during the biennium can demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements by:
Entering their BOC certification number and submitting a copy of their active certification card in the CE Broker tracking system.
Submitting proof of completion of:
The prevention of medical errors course.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator at the professional rescue level.
How to Upload Certification to CE Broker
For instructions on how to upload your BOC certification card to your CE Broker account, CLICK HERE.
For instructions on how to upload your CPR / AED certification card to your CE Broker account, CLICK HERE.
Courses, professional development activities, live events and publication activities approved by the Board of Certification (BOC)
Post certification courses in Athletic Training sponsored by a college or university approved by the US Department of Education which provides curriculum for Athletic Trainers
Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button.
Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address, then click the “Continue” button.
You are now in the Dashboard. During renewals, a “Renew My License” option will populate no later than 90 days prior to your license expiration date. (Note: If you do not see the “Renew My License” option, please check back at a later time.)
*** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your account.***
Additional Information
You may renew online if you have a credit or debit card to complete the transaction.
If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates Clear/Active, you will be assessed a delinquency fee. The delinquency fee will be in addition to your renewal fees.
If your license is Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive you may still renew prior to the renewal deadline. The following actions must be taken prior to renewing your license:
Prior to renewing your license, you must report your continuing education (CE) hours to the Department of Health’s tracking system.
To renew a delinquent license, you will need to report your CE hours for your current cycle, as well as your previous cycle.
If you did not complete CE courses in your last renewal cycle, you may complete them now and report them to the CE tracking system.
To report course completion, log onto your MQA Online Account. From your dashboard, go to “Additional Activities” and select Report CE/CME.
Please note, when renewing your license, a delinquent fee will be assessed in addition to all applicable renewal fees.
If your license was Delinquent/Active before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to Null and Void status after the renewal deadline. You should contact your board office for further instruction.
The process of renewing and retrieving an e-license may take 3-5 business days. Initiating contact to confirm the receipt of fees or the status of your license prior to this time will not expedite the renewal process.
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health.
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be:
Active to Active
$105.00
Inactive to Inactive
$105.00
Active to Inactive
$155.00
Inactive to Active
$130.00
Active to Retired
$55.00
Inactive to Retired
$55.00
If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:
Active to Active
$180.00
Inactive to Inactive
$180.00
Active to Inactive
$255.00
Inactive to Active
$230.00
Active to Retired
$155.00
Inactive to Retired
$155.00
If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:
Active to Active
$285.00
Inactive to Inactive
$285.00
Active to Inactive
$335.00
Inactive to Active
$310.00
Active to Retired
$235.00
Inactive to Retired
$235.00
Licenses become Null & Void1 on October 1, 2026.
*Required section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of licensure renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.
By submitting the appropriate renewal fees to the department, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
1Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two renewal cycles, resulting in their license expiring.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
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