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Florida Continuing Education Requirements

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How do you picture your retirement? Are you lying on a white, sandy beach drinking a cool beverage on a warm, sunny day while watching the waves come and go? Well, you’re not alone. Due to its beautiful beaches and mild, enjoyable climate, Florida is home to one of the largest retirement populations in the country, and it’s continuing to grow as the years progress.

By 2025, the Florida Center for Nursing has predicted that Florida will face a major shortage of Registered Nurses throughout the state as more and more Baby Boomers move to the Sunshine State. This same study has indicated that the shortage is also due to the fact that more than 40 percent of Florida’s nurses are nearing retirement age within the next decade or so, and there’s a lack of younger nursing students, needed to replace the retiring professionals.

Currently, there’s an estimated 21.65 million people living in Florida, and about 4 million of them are seniors. As people get older, they need more medical care and attention. So, if you’re in the market for a new job, you may want to consider moving to Florida where growth in the nursing industry is estimated to continue to rise over the next decade.

Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
Florida Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
Approved Provider #50-353
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Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
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.
  • Human Trafficking - 1 hour per renewal
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
  • CPR skills
  • Medical Error Prevention and Safety
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.
 
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • CPR
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-617-6460 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Home Health Aid (HHA)

1 Required Courses
Approved Provider
#50-353
(1 + 1) Required Courses
Florida
Approved Provider #50-353
Last Updated: Friday, June 6, 2025
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
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.
Required Courses

Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
Florida Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025
APRNs 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.

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.
 
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-617-6460 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
Florida Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
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Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
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Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025
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.
Required Courses
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$39
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-245-4125 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Registered Nurse (RN)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
Florida Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
Approved Provider #50-353
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Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025
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 (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.
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. 
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-245-4125 Fax: 850-617-6460 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
Florida Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025

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 (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.
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.
Required Courses
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-245-4125 Fax: 850-617-6460 Website: Visit Site Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
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
Some Courses Provided
CEUFast can provide up to 12 hours of online courses of the 24 hours required for PT/PTAs
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).
  • One (1) hour Human Trafficking.
  • No more than five contact hours of courses in risk management shall be accepted within a biennium.
Required Courses
Department of Health/ Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 850-245-4373 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee  32399-3255

Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
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
Some Courses Provided
CEUFast can provide up to 12 hours of online courses of the 24 hours required for PT/PTAs
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).
  • One (1) hour Human Trafficking.
  • No more than five contact hours of courses in risk management shall be accepted within a biennium.
Required Courses
Florida Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 850-245-4373 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee  32399-3255

Florida Occupational Therapist (OT)

Florida Requires
26 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
26 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
OTs and OTAs shall earn twenty-six (26) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Some Courses Provided
CEUfast does not provide "live" courses. CEUfast can satisfy all other requirements for 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.
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • CEUfast does not provide ANY "live" courses.
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Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Florida Requires
26 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
26 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
OTs and OTAs shall earn twenty-six (26) contact hours of continuing education every two years for licensure renewal.
Some Courses Provided
CEUfast does not provide "live" courses. CEUfast can satisfy all other requirements for 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.
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • CEUfast does not provide ANY "live" courses.
Complete all Florida Required OTA CEs
$39
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Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Midwife (MW)

Florida Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Florida requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025

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
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • Florida Laws and Rules: Midwifery
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$39
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Council of Licensed Midwifery
Phone: 850-245-4161 Fax: 850-412-2681 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin C-06
Tallahassee  32399-3255

Florida Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Friday, June 6, 2025
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.
Required Courses
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$39
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Department of Health Florida Board of Athletic Training
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-413-6982 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-08
Tallahassee  32399-3257

Florida Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
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)
Required Courses
Complete all Florida Required RT CEs
$39
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Board of Respiratory Care
Phone: 850-245-4373 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee  32399-3257

Florida Certified Nurse Midwife

Florida Requires
20 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
20 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2025
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
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • One (1) hour of Florida Laws & Rules (covering midwifery practice)
Complete all Florida Required CNM CEs
$39
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  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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Council of Licensed Midwifery
Phone: 850-245-4161 Fax: 850-412-2681 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06
Tallahassee  32399-3255

Florida Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025
CEs not required.
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.
Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-488-0595 Website: Visit Site Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee  32399-3252

Florida Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025
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.
Required Courses
Complete all Florida Required CRNA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-617-6460 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee  32399-3252