Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The VI Board of Optometrical Examiners will hold a follow up executive session board meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom.
Topic: VIBOE/VIBME Board Meeting – Executive Session
Time: Jun 22, 2023, 08:00 AM Puerto Rico
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81081540385?pwd=cDdwMTc0S0dtMS9xOXpHNXhtZitEUT09
Meeting ID: 810 8154 0385
Passcode: 392918
Dial by your location • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US
If you have any questions or concerns, kindly call the Department of Health’s Office of Professional Licensure at (340)718-1311 or (340)643-8992 or email Deborah Richardson-Peter, at deborah.richardson-peter@doh.vi.gov
Dental/Dental Hygienist Application
Application for Pharmacists License
Non-Resident Pharmacy Application
New Pharmacy Steps and Guidelines
To operate a pharmacy, one must first apply for a Certificate of Need (CON). The first step is to submit a letter of intent, a CON application, and a $200 application fee payable to the Government of the VI. You must submit the original plus 3 copies of everything. If approved, you need to apply to the VI Board of Pharmacy for a permit to operate a pharmacy; the forms and applications are listed below.
2023 Proposed Rules and Reg
The public is invited to submit comments and questions to: viboardslicensure@gmail.com
Questions and comments can be submitted through February 28, 2023.
Physical Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant Application
APRN Endorsement Application
APRN/RN Renewal Application
CNA Endorsement Application
CNA Renewal Registration Application
RN/LPN Endorsement Application
LPN Renewal Application
Physician
All Physicians applying for a permanent VI Physician license are required to create a login for access, then complete the following process via The Federation of State Medical Boards website links provided below
For FSMB website issues and/or assistance, you can contact FSMB via the link provided here: https://www.fsmb.org/contact-us. All other inquiries you can contact the Office of Professional Licensure and Health Planning: Deborah Richardson-Peter deborah.richardson-peter@doh.vi.gov or by calling (340) 718-1311 ext. 3849 or (340) 774-7477 ext. 5694.
Physician Assistant
All Physician Assistants applying for a permanent VI Physician Assistant license are required to complete the following process and complete the Federation of State Medical Boards FCVS application via the website link provided below:
For FSMB website issues and/or assistance, you can contact FSMB via the link provided here: https://www.fsmb.org/contact-us. All other inquiries you can contact the Office of Professional Licensure and Health Planning: Deborah Richardson-Peter deborah.richardson-peter@doh.vi.gov or by calling (340) 718-1311 ext. 3849 or (340) 774-7477 ext. 5694.
Optometry Application
Public Notice of Board Meeting
Veterinarian - Vet Technician Application
Application for Relief Veterinarian
Promulgated Virgin Islands Board of Veterinary Medicine Rules and Regulations
Verification Request Form (Single)
Verification Request Form (Multiple)
NEW: If you are applying for a DLCA business license and your occupation/specialty does not have an established health professional board; you need to complete an Allied Health Application for DLCA clearance. Please pay close attention to the check list of required items noted on page 5 of the application.
RENEWAL: Complete the Allied Health Renewal Form and be sure to attach the required documents.
NEW CON APPLICATIONS:
Title 19 VIRR §225-3 Certificate of Need Program; activities for which certificate is required
No person, organization, or governmental unit, acting severally or jointly with any other person, organization or governmental unit shall establish, construct, or expand a health facility or health service, or incur capital expenditure on behalf of a health facility or health service, or acquire major medical equipment in the Virgin Islands without applying for and receiving a Certificate of Need.
The steps required to obtain a CON are outlined the CON Process Letter. To apply, submit of a Letter of Intent, Official CON Application with supporting documentation and an application fee ($200- service requests or $400 facilities) payable to "Government of the VI". You must submit an original package plus 3 copies. PLHP staff is available to meet with applicants to discuss the requirements and provide further guidance.
RENEWAL CON/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Your CON License Renewal may be considered for renewal upon your request in writing, to the Commissioner of Health two (2) months before the expiration date.
Submit a CON Annual Report with all the required supporting documentation.
