Optometry
The Board of Examiners in Optometry issues licenses to therapeutic optometrists and interns. The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service […]
Read MoreParamedic, EMT, EMS
The Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline issues certifications to and has other responsibilties in regard to emergency medical technicians/paramedics in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Medical Services. The primary objectives of the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline are to promote public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from […]
Read MorePharmacist, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and Distributor, and Vet Medicine Retailer
The Board of Pharmacy issues licenses to pharmacists and pharmacy interns. It also licenses pharmacies (both in Delaware and elsewhere), pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, medical gas dispensers and retail businesses that sell non-controlled prescription drugs for veterinary use. The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Pharmacy is to promote, preserve, and protect the public […]
Read MorePhysical Therapist
The Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers issues licenses to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and athletic trainers, including temporary licenses. The primary objective of the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices […]
Read MorePools: Qualified Operators
For Public Pools In order to receive Division of Public Health approval, a pool operator course must have an approved instructor and must meet all of the following criteria consisting of taking and sufficiently passing all assigned pool courses. More Information https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/apocriteria.html Department: Health and Social Services Division: Public Health Office: Community Environmental Health Services […]
Read MorePools/Spas/Hot Tubs
For Public Pools The Public Pool Supervision Program was developed under the authority of 16 Delaware Code Section 122. It provides for the adoption of regulations to assure that all public pools, spas and hot tubs meet certain construction, operational, water quality and safety standards. The mission of the program is to assure that all […]
Read MorePublic Water Supply Operator
For Public Drinking Water The mission of the Office of Drinking Water is to protect the health of Delawareans by assuring safe drinking water through comprehensive monitoring, technical assistance and public education. No public water system shall operate without a duly licensed public water supply operator. The Department of Health and Social Services shall have […]
Read MoreRadiation: Machine Facilities Registration
Registration of facilities that possess radiation machines The Office of Radiation Control (ORC) protects the health and safety of Delawareans by regulating the use of ionizing radiation in medicine, industry, research and education, and to provide health protection resources in the event of a radiological emergency. ORC performs pre-operational inspections for new radiation machine facilities, […]
Read MoreRadiation: Service Provider Registration
Registration for companies or persons who service radiation facilities or machines The Office of Radiation Control (ORC) protects the health and safety of Delawareans by regulating the use of ionizing radiation in medicine, industry, research and education, and to provide health protection resources in the event of a radiological emergency. ORC performs pre-operational inspections for […]
Read MoreRespiratory Care
The Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline issues physician (M.D. and D.O.) licenses and physician training licenses to residents, interns, fellows and house physicians. The Board also issues licenses these additional healthcare professions: physician assistants, respiratory care practitioners, acupuncture practitioners, acupuncture detoxification specialists, genetic counselors and polysomnographers. A Council for each of these healthcare professions […]
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