What will happen if I do not have the required continuing education for renewal?
The Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance will verify a practitioner’s continuing education record in the electronic tracking system at the time of renewal. Practitioners will be able to view their course history in the continuing education tracking system free … Continue reading
Why is continuing education being verified at renewal?
Continuing Education is a requirement to renew a professional license. Section 456.025(7), F.S. requires the Department to implement an electronic continuing education tracking system for each biennial renewal cycle and to integrate such system into the licensure and renewal system. … Continue reading
How many continuing education hours should be within a nurse’s specialty?
Employers may require completion of agency/facility specific continuing education (CE). If you have questions regarding specific CE for your agency/facility, please speak with your supervisor. Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners are required … Continue reading
Mandatory Continuing Education Requirement
I have earned over 26 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). Can I carry the balance over to the next renewal period?
No, all CEUs must be earned within your renewal period and cannot be carried over to the next biennium. Also, CEs taken prior to the issuance of a permanent license cannot be counted towards renewal requirements.
Can I use college courses for continuing education?
Yes. Contact hours may be awarded for completion of credit courses in nursing at an accredited institution of higher learning. However, general education may not be used for C.E. credit. One college course that meets 3 hours a week for … Continue reading
Can nurses take courses that offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits?
Only APRNs may earn CME. APRNs may use CME for up to half of the mandatory CE requirements.
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Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements. Continue reading
CE/CME at Renewal – A New Approach to License Renewal
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system… Continue reading
