For Initial Renewal
Licensees initially licensed within the biennium are exempt from the continuing education (CE) requirements for renewal with the exception of:
- One (1) hour of HIV/AIDS.
For Renewal of License Following Your First Biennium
All Optometrists are required to complete 30 hours of approved CE each
biennium:
- Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
- Two (2) hours in Florida laws and rules CE
- 26 hours in general CE
All Certified Optometrists are required to complete 30 hours of approved CE each biennium
- Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
- Two (2) hours of Florida laws and rules CE
- Six (6) hours in Transcript Quality CE
- 20 hours in general CE
| MISSION: | To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts. |
| VISION: | To be the Healthiest State in the Nation |
| PURPOSE: | To protect the public and make Florida the healthiest state in the nation through health care licensure, enforcement, and information. |
| FOCUS: | To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation. |
| VALUES: | I CARE (Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence) |
