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Continuing Education
 CE Course and Tracking Information. Continuing education information for licensees and CE providers


For Initial Renewal

Licensees initially licensed within the biennium are exempt from the continuing education CE requirements for renewal with the exception of two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors

For Renewal of License Following Your First Biennium

All Orthotists, Prosthetists and Pedorthists are required to complete 30 hours of CE each biennium:

  • CPR course
  • Two (2) hours of Florida laws and rules CE
  • Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
  • One (1) hour of HIV/AIDS CE
  • 24 hours in general CE

All Orthotic Fitters are required to complete 20 hours of CE each biennium:

  • CPR course
  • Two (2) hours of Florida laws and rules CE
  • Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
  • One (1) hour of HIV/AIDS CE
  • 14 hours in general CE

All Orthotic Fitter Assistants are required to complete 10 hours of CE each biennium:

  • CPR course
  • Two (2) hours of Florida laws and rules CE
  • Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
  • One (1) hour of HIV/AIDS CE
  • 4 hours in general CE

See Rule 64B14-5, F.A.C. for more information about continuing education requirements.

 

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