For Initial Licensure

All Anesthesiologist Assistants must complete a two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors for initial licensure

For First Renewal

All Anesthesiologist Assistants must complete:

• A one (1) hour course of category I, AMA approved, HIV/AIDS
• A two (2) hour course in Preventing Medical Errors

All Subsequent Licensure Renewals

All Anesthesiologist Assistants must complete:

• 38 hours of general CME
• Every third biennium, a two (2) hour course in Domestic Violence must be completed as part of the 38 hours of general CME.
• A two (2) hour course in Preventing Medical Errors

Anesthesiologist Assistants must complete a total of 40 CME course hours during the previous two years (between February 1st of the even year through January 31st of the next even year)

All CME must be AMA approved Category I, except for Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors. Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors courses offered by any State or Federal Government Agency or professional association including any provider of category I or II AMA continuing medical education will be acceptable.

Domestic Violence home study courses approved by the above agencies will be acceptable. 

See Rule 64B8-31.007, F.A.C. for more information about continuing education requirements.