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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
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#50-353
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Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
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Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

All CNAs must complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training each biennium. 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
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • CPR
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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-488-0595 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02
Tallahassee, FL  32399-3252

Florida Home Health Aid (HHA)

Approved Provider
#50-353
Florida
Approved Provider #50-353
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
CEs not required.
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

 

All home health aides employed by home health agencies and nurse registries must complete an HIV/AIDS training course. They also are required to obtain and maintain a current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 

 

Home health aides employed by Medicare and Medicaid home health agencies are required to have a total of 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period (this can be a calendar year or based on the date of hire).  The HIV/AIDS training and CPR training may be counted toward meeting the 12 hours of in-service training.

Contact employer or licensing agency for all information regarding renewal of certification. 

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: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
At least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

One (1) contact hour is required for each calendar month of the licensure cycle, including:
  • 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.
Special Requirements

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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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-245-4125 Website: Visit Site Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee, FL  32399-3252

Florida Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

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: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
At least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

One (1) contact hour is required for each calendar month of the licensure cycle, including:
  • 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.
Special Requirements

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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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-245-4125 Website: Visit Site Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee, FL  32399-3252

Florida Registered Nurse (RN)

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
Approved Provider #50-353
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Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2023
At least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

 

Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors - every renewal cycle.
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules - every renewal cycle.
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking - every renewal period. 
  • Two (2) hours of Recognizing 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 general CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.
  • 16 General Hours must be approved by a state or national organization empowered to award nursing CEs.

First Biennium Renewal: LPNs and RNs initially licensed by examination during the current biennium are exempt from the general CEU requirements for the first renewal. Those licensees must complete 2 hours of Medical Error, 2 hours in Florida laws and rules, 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, 2 hours of Human Trafficking, and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS.

LPNs and RNs initially licensed by endorsement during the current biennium and took the exam in another state within the biennium are exempt from general CEU hours. Those licensees must complete 2 hours of Medical Error, 2 hours in Florida laws and rules, 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, 2 hours of Human Trafficking and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS. Initial licenses that were issued for less than 24 months are required to complete 1 hour for each month that the license was valid for; these hours must include the required hours listed above.

First licenses are not generally valid for a full two years. If your Florida license was not issued for the full two-year biennium, you must complete 1 hour of CE for each month that you hold the license.
 
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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, FL  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: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

Special Requirements
  • Two (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors - every renewal cycle.
  • Two (2) hours of Florida Laws & Rules - every renewal cycle.
  • Two (2) hours of Human Trafficking - every renewal period. 
  • Two (2) hours of Recognizing 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 general CE for that renewal period.
  • One (1) hour HIV/AIDS - a one-time requirement to be completed prior to the first renewal.
  • 16 General Hours must be approved by a state or national organization empowered to award nursing CEs.

First Biennium Renewal: LPNs and RNs initially licensed by examination during the current biennium are exempt from the general CEU requirements for the first renewal. Those licensees must complete 2 hours of Medical Error, 2 hours in Florida laws and rules, 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, 2 hours of Human Trafficking, and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS.

LPNs and RNs initially licensed by endorsement during the current biennium and took the exam in another state within the biennium are exempt from general CEU hours. Those licensees must complete 2 hours of Medical Error, 2 hours in Florida laws and rules, 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace, 2 hours of Human Trafficking and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS. Initial licenses that were issued for less than 24 months are required to complete 1 hour for each month that the license was valid for; these hours must include the required hours listed above.

First licenses are not generally valid for a full two years. If your Florida license was not issued for the full two-year biennium, you must complete 1 hour of CE for each month that you hold the license.
 
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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, FL  32399-3252

Florida Physical Therapist (PT)

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: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education must be completed within the current biennium for which the license is being renewed. No more than 12 hours may come from home study/online courses.

Special Requirements
Medical Errors - minimum 2 hours, no more than 3 hours
HIV/AIDs - minimum 1 hour for first renewal only, no more than 3 hours
Required Courses
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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, FL  32399-3255

Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Twenty-four (24) contact hours of continuing education must be completed within the current biennium for which the license is being renewed. No more than 12 hours may come from home study/online courses.

Special Requirements
Medical Errors - minimum 2 hours, no more than 3 hours
HIV/AIDs - minimum 1 hour for first renewal only, no more than 3 hours
Required Courses
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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, FL  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: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Occupational therapists must earn 26 hours of continuing education each biennium. 
  • A minimum of fourteen (14) "live" CE hours.  Twelve (12) hours limited as Home Study 
In addition to the 22 General Hours for a total of 26 hours of continuing education each biennium
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Medical Errors course.
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Laws and Rules.
Some Courses Provided
CEUfast does not provide "live" courses. CEUfast can satisfy all other requirements for renewal.
Special Requirements
HIV/AIDS 1 hour course is required for first time license renewal.
 
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • CEUfast does not provide ANY "live" courses.
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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Address: Department of Health Board of Occupational Therpay
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee, FL  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: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Occupational therapists must earn 26 hours of continuing education each biennium. 
  • A minimum of fourteen (14) "live" CE hours.  Twelve (12) hours limited as Home Study 
In addition to the 22 General Hours for a total of 26 hours of continuing education each biennium
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Medical Errors course.
  • Two (2) hours of board-approved Laws and Rules.
Some Courses Provided
CEUfast does not provide "live" courses. CEUfast can satisfy all other requirements for renewal.
Special Requirements
HIV/AIDS 1 hour course is required for first time license 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 Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee, FL  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
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Licensees are required to earn 20 hours of continuing education biennially.

Special Requirements
Of the 20 hours, 16 are to be classified as general hours having clinical relevance to the practice of midwifery. The remaining hours must meet the following areas:

Prevention of Medical Errors - 2 hours
Laws and Rules - 1 hour  
HIV/AIDS - 1 hour
Domestic Violence - 2 hours - *required every third biennium (every six years) in addition to the 20 required hours mentioned above.
Required Courses
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Council of Licensed Midwifery
Phone: 850-245-4161 Fax: 850-412-2681 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: PO Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL  32314

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: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Athletic Trainers are required to earn twenty four (24) hours of continuing education biennually
  • At least 14 hours must be live CE requiring participation and attendance.
  • Licensees may only obtain up to 10 hours of home study CE.
  • Two (2) hour Medical Errors course
  • CPR Certification
Special Requirements
Medical Errors 2 - hours
CPR Certification
Required Courses
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • CPR
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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, FL  32399-3257

Florida Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Florida Requires
24 Hours
Every two years
Board of Respiratory Care
Approved Provider
#2796
Instant Reporting to
Florida requires
24 hours Every two years
Florida
Approved Provider #2796
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Respiratory Therapists and Practitioners are required to earn 24 hours of continuing education biennially
Special Requirements
Renewal CE 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 on Human Trafficking. The course may be included in the total general hours required and must be completed by January 1, 2021. Required in accordance with Section 456.0341, Florida Statutes.

First renewal: RTs renewing a license for the first time and were licensed in the second half of the biennium (on or after 6/1) are exempt from the 24 hours of continuing education.  However, you are required to complete 7 hours which should consist of:
2 hours in prevention of medical errors
2 hours on FL Respiratory laws and rules
3 hours on HIV/AIDS for initial renewal; optional for subsequent renewals

As of August 3, 2016, home study/online courses are no longer limited to 12 hours for renewal. This means that Florida respiratory care practitioners can now complete all of their CE via self-study methods.
Required Courses
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Board of Respiratory Care
Phone: 850-245-4373 Fax: 850-414-6860 Website: Visit Site Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee, FL  32399-3257

Florida Certified Nurse Midwife

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: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
At least 24 contact hours every two-year renewal period.

One (1) contact hour is required for each calendar month of the licensure cycle, including:
  • 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.
Special Requirements

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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Florida Board of Nursing
Phone: 850-245-4125 Website: Visit Site Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02
Tallahassee, FL  32399-3252