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 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 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 and promote the health of all residents and visitors in the state through organized state |
| and community efforts, including cooperative agreements with counties. | |
| VISION: | A healthier future for the people of Florida. |
| PURPOSE: | To protect the public through health care licensure, enforcement and information. |
| FOCUS: | To be the nation's leader in quality health care regulation. |
| VALUES: | Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, & Empowerment. |
