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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: APRNs shall earn at least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period
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Description

APRNs shall earn at least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period

Special Requirements

24 contact hours are required for the licensure cycle, including:
 

  • 16 general hours
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Impairment in the Workplace - every other renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Domestic Violence - every third renewal. This course is in addition to the required 24 hours of CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.

For those advanced registered nurse practitioners certified under s. 464.012: 
 
  • Three (3) hours of Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances - every renewal period.

AUTONOMOUS PRACTICE:

Rule 64B9-4.020(4), FAC, requires that registered Autonomous APRNs complete 10 additional hours of approved courses at the graduate level (Nurse Practitioner or continuing medical education).

These hours must be completed each renewal, in addition to completing the regular contact hours of CE already in place, even if the APRN is exempt from existing CE requirements due to his or her national certification.
 

Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Department of Health Florida Board of Athletic Training Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: ATs shall earn twenty- four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
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Description

ATs shall earn twenty- four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • Twenty-two (22) General Hours
  • Two (2) hours Medical Errors
  • CPR Certification
BOC requires fifty (50) credit hours every reporting period.

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 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 defibrillator 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.

CCI Credentialed Specialists

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Cardiovascular Credentialing International Renewal: CE required
Summary: A credential is active for 9-12 months after passing a CCI exam. For the first renewal, CCI credential holders must submit the renewal fee and a signature of compliance with the Code of Ethics.   There are no Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements for the first renewal.  Following the first renewal, maintenance of an “active status” for CCI crede...
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Description

A credential is active for 9-12 months after passing a CCI exam. For the first renewal, CCI credential holders must submit the renewal fee and a signature of compliance with the Code of Ethics.  
  • There are no Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements for the first renewal. 
Following the first renewal, maintenance of an “active status” for CCI credential holders requires the completion of the following three steps every three years, on the anniversary of the first renewal date: 
  1. The submission of renewal fees.
  2. Signature of compliance with the CCI Code of Ethics.
  3. The completion of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
    • Certificate-Level (CCT and CRAT): sixteen (16) CEUs.
    • Advanced-Level (ACS): thirty-six (36) CEUs.
    • Registry-Level (RCES, RCIS, RCS, RCCS, RPhS, and RVS): thirty-six (36) CEUs.
Advanced and registry-level credential holders must complete thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. The remaining 6 or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.

Special Requirements

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT):
  • Sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT):
  • Sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs.
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs.
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS):
  • Thirty-six (36) contact hours of continuing education every three years for licensure renewal.
  • Thirty (30) cardiovascular-related CEUs. 
  • The remaining six (6) or fewer CEUs can be on any topic.

Certified Nurse Midwife

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Council of Licensed Midwifery Hours: 20 Renewal: CE required
Summary: CNMs shall earn twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
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Description

CNMs shall earn twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • Sixteen (16) general hours that must have clinical relevance to the practice of midwifery
  • Two (2) contact hours of Prevention of Medical Errors
  • One (1) contact hour of Florida Laws and Rules covering the Medical Practice Act (456, F.S.), the Midwifery Practice Act (467, F.S.), and Rule Title 64B24, Florida Administrative Code
  • One (1) contact hour of HIV/AIDS
  • Two (2) contact hours of Domestic Violence every third biennium (every six (6) years) in addition to the twenty (20) required hours
  • Human Trafficking - 1 hour per renewal

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: CNAs shall complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training every two years for licensure renewal.
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Description

CNAs shall complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • In order to renew the CNA license at the end of the two-year renewal cycle, CNAs are required to perform nursing-related services for monetary compensation within the last 24 consecutive months in order to remain on the registry.
In-service training hours shall include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Infection Control
  • Domestic Violence
  • Medical Record Documentation and Legal Aspects Appropriate to Nursing Assistants
  • Resident Rights
  • Communication with cognitively impaired clients
  • Medical Error Prevention and Safety
  • CPR skills
Note: CNAs who administer medication to patients of a home health agency should also be aware of the requirements of s. 464.2035, F.S. which requires two (2) hours of in-service training in medication administration and medication error prevention. This training is in addition to the required twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: CRNAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Course References

Description

CRNAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

24 contact hours are required for the licensure cycle, including:

  • 16 general hours
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking must be completed for every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Impairment in the Workplace - every other renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Domestic Violence - every third renewal (every six years). This course is in addition to the required 24 hours of CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.
For those advanced registered nurse practitioners certified under s. 464.012:
  • At least three (3) hours of Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances each renewal period.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: CNss shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Course References

Description

CNss shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
 

Special Requirements

24 contact hours are required for the licensure cycle, including:

  • Sixteen (16) general hours
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking must be completed for every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Impairment in the Workplace - every other renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Domestic Violence - every third renewal (every six years). This course is in addition to the required 24 hours of CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.

For those advanced registered nurse practitioners certified under s. 464.012:

  • At least three (3) hours of Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances each renewal period.

AUTONOMOUS PRACTICE

Rule 64B9-4.020(4), FAC, requires that registered Autonomous APRNs complete 10 additional hours of approved courses at the graduate level (Nurse Practitioner or continuing medical education).

These hours must be completed each renewal, in addition to completing the regular contact hours of CE already in place, even if the APRN is exempt from existing CE requirements due to his or her national certification.

Home Health Aid (HHA)

FL
State: FLORIDA
Summary: HHAs are not governed or regulated by the State of Florida at this time. Contact employer or licensing agency for all information regarding renewal of certification.
Course References

Description

HHAs are not governed or regulated by the State of Florida at this time. Contact employer or licensing agency for all information regarding renewal of certification.

Special Requirements

In-Service Training
  • HHAs employed by Medicare and Medicaid home health agencies are required to have a total of twelve (12) hours of in-service training during each twelve (12) month period (this can be a calendar year or based on the date of hire).
  • HHAs employed by home health agencies and nurse registries must complete an HIV/AIDS training course. This training may be counted towards meeting the twelve (12) hours of in-service training.
  • HHAs shall obtain and maintain a current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This training may be counted towards meeting the twelve (12) hours of in-service training.
Contact employer or licensing agency for all information regarding renewal of certification.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: LPNs shall earn at least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.
Course References

Description

LPNs shall earn at least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

Special Requirements

24 contact hours are required for the licensure cycle, including:
 
  • Sixteen (16) general hours
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Impairment in the Workplace - every other renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Domestic Violence - every third renewal. This course is in addition to the required 24 hours of CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.

First Biennium Renewal only: 

LPNs initially licensed by examination, or by endorsement during the current biennium and took the exam in another state during the current biennium, are exempt from the full general CEU requirements for the first renewal. If your Florida license was not issued for the full two-year biennium, you must complete one (1) hour of CE for each month that you hold the license to satisfy the general hour requirement. However, those hours must include at least two (2) hours of Medical Error, two (2) hours in Florida laws and rules, two (2) hours of Human Trafficking, two (2) hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, and one (1) hour of HIV/AIDS. 

Medical Assistant (MA)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing
Summary: Medical Assistants are not licensed in Florida; however, a medical assistant may become certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants, 800-228-2262. Please see Section 458.3485, Florida Statute (F.S.), for more information regarding medical assistants.

Description

Medical Assistants are not licensed in Florida; however, a medical assistant may become certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants, 800-228-2262. Please see Section 458.3485, Florida Statute (F.S.), for more information regarding medical assistants.

Midwife (MW)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Council of Licensed Midwifery Hours: 20 Renewal: CE required
Summary: MWs shall earn twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Course References

Description

MWs shall earn twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • Sixteen (16) general hours that must have clinical relevance to the practice of midwifery
  • Two (2) contact hours of Prevention of Medical Errors
  • One (1) contact hour of Florida Laws and Rules covering the Medical Practice Act (456, F.S.), the Midwifery Practice Act (467, F.S.), and Rule Title 64B24, Florida Administrative Code
  • One (1) contact hour of HIV/AIDS
  • Two (2) contact hours of Domestic Violence every third biennium (every six (6) years) in addition to the twenty (20) required hours
  • Human Trafficking - 1 hour per renewal

Occupational Therapist (OT)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Hours: 26 Renewal: CE required
Summary: OTs and OTAs shall earn twenty-six (26) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Course References

Description

OTs and OTAs shall earn twenty-six (26) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • Twenty-two (22) general hours.
  • A minimum of fourteen (14) "live" CE hours. Twelve (12) hours limited as Home Study.
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Medical Errors course.
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Laws and Rules.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS is required for first-time license renewal.
  • Human Trafficking - One (1) hour per renewal.

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Hours: 26 Renewal: CE required Next review: 2/28/2026
Summary: OTs and OTAs shall earn twenty-six (26) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Course References

Description

OTs and OTAs shall earn twenty-six (26) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • Twenty-two (22) general hours.
  • A minimum of fourteen (14) "live" CE hours. Twelve (12) hours limited as Home Study.
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Medical Errors course.
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Laws and Rules.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS is required for first-time license renewal.
  • Human Trafficking - One (1) hour per renewal.

Physical Therapist (PT)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Department of Health/ Board of Physical Therapy Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: PTs and PTAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal. **CEUFast obtains FL board approval for all courses pertinent to Physical Therapy
Course References

Description

PTs and PTAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

**CEUFast obtains FL board approval for all courses pertinent to Physical Therapy

Special Requirements

  • No more than twelve (12) hours may come from home study/online courses.
  • Two (2) hours of Medical Errors.
  • One (1) hour of HIV/AIDs (first renewal only).
  • No more than five contact hours of courses in risk management shall be accepted within a biennium.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Physical Therapy Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required Next review: 11/30/2025
Summary: PTs and PTAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal. **CEUFast obtains FL board approval for all courses pertinent to Physical Therapy
Course References

Description

PTs and PTAs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

**CEUFast obtains FL board approval for all courses pertinent to Physical Therapy

Special Requirements

  • No more than twelve (12) hours may come from home study/online courses.
  • Two (2) hours of Medical Errors.
  • One (1) hour of HIV/AIDs (first renewal only).
  • No more than five contact hours of courses in risk management shall be accepted within a biennium.

Registered Nurse (RN)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Florida Board of Nursing Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: RNs shall earn at least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.
Course References

Description

RNs shall earn at least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

Special Requirements

24 contact hours are required for the licensure cycle, including:
 
  • Sixteen (16) general hours
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking - every renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Impairment in the Workplace - every other renewal period.
  • Two (2) hours of Domestic Violence - every third renewal. This course is in addition to the required 24 hours of CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.

First Biennium Renewal only: 

RNs initially licensed by examination, or by endorsement during the current biennium and took the exam in another state during the current biennium, are exempt from the full general CEU requirements for the first renewal. If your Florida license was not issued for the full two-year biennium, you must complete one (1) hour of CE for each month that you hold the license to satisfy the general hour requirement. However, those hours must include at least two (2) hours of Medical Error, two (2) hours in Florida laws and rules, two (2) hours of Human Trafficking, two (2) hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, and one (1) hour of HIV/AIDS. 

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

FL
State: FLORIDA Board: Board of Respiratory Care Hours: 24 Renewal: CE required
Summary: RTs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Course References

Description

RTs shall earn twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.

Special Requirements

  • Twenty (20) credit hours in the general subject area
  • Two (2) credit hours on Florida laws and rules
  • Two (2) hours board-approved course relating to the prevention of medical errors
  • One (1) hour per renewal Human Trafficking (not part of 24 required hours)