How many continuing education hours are required for licensure renewal?
Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are required to complete 24 hours of appropriate CE during each renewal period, including two (2) hours relating to prevention of medical errors, two (2) hours in Laws and Rules … Continue reading
May CE @ Renewal Webinar Dates
April CE @ Renewal Webinar Dates
The Florida Department of Health will now verify a practitioners continuing education records at the time of renewal. The Department of Health will be holding webinars to communicate this change in our business process. The webinar features the Department’s continuing education integration project. Participants will learn … Continue reading
Do I have to wait until license renewal to report my continuing education credits to the electronic tracking system?
No, you can report your hours free of charge anytime during the biennium by registering for the Free Basic Account. The Department encourages you to report early to avoid a delay in the license renewal process. For more information please … Continue reading
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
Renewal FAQs
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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
I have received my renewal notice and have not completed all of my required contact hours. Can I mail my renewal in and complete my hours later?
No. Nurses must complete CE requirements within the appropriate biennium. By sending in your renewal and fee you are affirming that you have complied with all licensure renewal requirements.
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.
