Providers

Resources for health care providers and licensed professionals

Welcome to the Provider page for the Department of Public Health (DPH). We are honored to the serve so many dedicated, hardworking health providers and licensed professionals across the state. On this page, you’ll find:

  • Certifications and licenses
  • Disease reports and protocols
  • Key statistics and research
  • Public health and patient guidance

Together we honor the DPH vision statement of “Healthy People in Healthy Connecticut Communities.”

View all DPH programs and services  

Provider quick links

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Find statewide EMS protocol, certification, licensing, training, forms, reporting tools, and more for EMS providers.

Health forms
View and download forms for healthcare, school health, employment, disease reporting, State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL), and more.

Health alerts
Stay updated with the latest health alerts for Connecticut. Find all active alerts for providers and veterinarians.

Licensing and certification for providers and facilities

Get, renew, and look up a license

DPH simplifies license and certification management for all types of health and personal care providers. Requirements and deadlines vary by provider type, so make sure your licensing information is current with DPH.

For a list of all provider licensing information, from healthcare providers like physicians and nurses, to personal care providers like barbers and estheticians, follow the links below.
Find all provider and practitioner licensing and certifications  
  • Renew your license 
    Find links to renew your license online, info about renewal fees, statuses, and more.
  • Look up license and status 
    Verify your provider license quickly with eLicense. You can also check the status of many provider license renewals.
  • Facility licensing 
    Own or operate a healthcare facility? Find all licensing forms, applications, and regulations here.
  • Continuing education 
    Many professions require continued education to renew a license or certification.

Nurses and nursing support professionals

Education, licensing, and guidance for APRNs, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs

There are more than 50,000 nurses who call Connecticut home. The Board of Examiners for Nursing empowers them with the tools they need. Find licensing and education information, forms and reports, and contact numbers to call with questions about work or school. You can also find important statutes, regulations, and protocols for nurses and future nurses.

DPH data, labs, and updates

All news and updates 
  • DPH press release 
    Stay aligned with DPH’s official releases on vaccine protocol, illness outbreaks, and more.
  • Health alerts 
    Get the latest health alerts for clinicians, laboratorians, and health departments.
  • Public Health Lab 
    Important testing and screening to support providers and patients across CT.
  • Publications 
    View all publications from the Department of Public Health.
All news and updates 

Support your patients and the public

All resources for the public 

Illness screening and prevention

Find resources to help patients stay healthy. The Statistics and Research program compiles key information for dozens of illnesses, health systems, and more.
All resources for the public 

Contact the Department of Public Health

DPH phone directory 

Find contact information for the divisions and offices within DPH.

Boards and commissions 

View all DPH boards and commissions, their meetings, agendas, and minutes.

Board of examiners for nursing 

For questions about the nursing scope of practice, nursing school, licensing and education, and more.

Find a local health department 

Browse by town or district. Find contact information for all local health departments.