Cameron Miranda
Florida acupuncturists are required to complete 30 CEUs every two years, with at least 8 hours in general acupuncture therapies, 2 hours in ethics and safety, 6 hours in herbology, and 4 hours in biomedicine. The Florida Board of Acupuncture also mandates that acupuncturists complete 2 hours of Florida Laws and Rules every renewal period. NCCAOM courses can be used for CEU credits in most states, and while it is not explicitly stated if NCCAOM courses can be used for Florida Laws and Rules CEU credits, there is a 20-hour Florida Acupuncture Laws and Rules CEU course taught by Dr. Harvey Kaltsas, AP, DOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). This suggests that NCCAOM courses can indeed be used for Florida Laws and Rules CEU credits.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| CEU Requirements for Florida Acupuncture License Renewal | 34 hours of continuing education every 24 months |
| Core Hours | 8 hours in general acupuncture therapies, 2 hours in ethics and safety, 6 hours in herbology, 4 hours in biomedicine |
| Limit on Hours Related to Business Practices | No more than 4 hours |
| Limit on Hours Completed Under NCCAOM or Outside the US | No more than 16 hours per year |
| CEU Requirements for California License Renewal | 25 CEUs obtained in person or through a live webinar, $325 renewal fee every 2 years |
| CEU Requirements for Florida Athletic Trainers | 50 CEUs within a 2-year reporting period, including 24 hours of continuing education |
| Limit on Hours from Home Study Courses for Florida Athletic Trainers | No more than 12 hours |
| CEU Requirements for Florida RNs | 2 hours of Florida Laws & Rules, 2 hours of Human Trafficking, 2 hours of Impairment in the Workplace, 1 hour of HIV/AIDS for first renewal |
| Exemption for First Biennium Renewal for RNs | RNs initially licensed by examination or endorsement during the current biennium are exempt from full general CEU requirements for first renewal |
| CEU Requirements for Florida LPNs | 1 hour of CE for each month that the license is held if the Florida license was not issued for the full two-year biennium |
| CEU Provider | CEUfast - offers online courses but does not provide "live" courses |
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What You'll Learn
Florida CEU requirements for athletic trainers
In the state of Florida, licenses for athletic trainers are valid for three years and must be renewed at the end of the cycle, regardless of when they were obtained. While there are no regulations mandating education and certification requirements for becoming an athletic trainer, the majority of states in the US, including Florida, require athletic trainers to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that meets the minimum athletic training requirement as established by the state board. Additionally, athletic trainers in Florida must have current certifications in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
To renew their license, athletic trainers in Florida must meet certain continuing education (CE) requirements. The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will review an athletic trainer's continuing education records in an electronic tracking system at the time of renewal. If the practitioner's continuing education records are complete, they can renew their license without interruption. However, if the records are not complete, they will be required to enter their remaining continuing education hours before proceeding with their license renewal.
To find the specific CE requirements for athletic trainers in Florida, one can visit the Florida Board of Athletic Training website and click on "Renewals". From there, they can choose "Athletic Training" from the list of professions, click on "Requirements", and then select the "CE" tab on the requirements page. Additionally, the Florida Board of Athletic Training offers a paid subscription service called a Professional Account, which provides premium tracking tools to help manage CE requirements. This optional service can automatically calculate and display an individual's specific CE requirements, as well as indicate which requirements have been met and which ones are still outstanding.
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NCCAOM courses for other states
NCCAOM courses are accepted in several states across the US, including Texas, Washington, Oregon, Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Colorado, Arizona, and many others. The NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) provides a set of standards for acupuncture continuing education that can be used to meet state requirements.
It is important to note that specific state requirements may differ in terms of the number of credits needed and the renewal period. For example, in California, a fee of $325 is required to renew a license every two years, whereas in Florida, the requirement is to complete 30 CEUs every two years.
In terms of the courses themselves, there are specific topics that must be covered. For example, Florida acupuncturists must complete a certain number of hours in general acupuncture therapies, ethics and safety, herbology, and biomedicine. Additionally, Florida requires two hours of Laws and Rules, Human Trafficking, and Impairment in the Workplace every renewal period.
The NCCAOM also offers courses that can be used for recertification in other countries, such as the CTCMA of British Columbia, Canada. In this case, 60 PDA points or Acupuncture CEUs are required in a four-year recertification cycle, and these cannot be submitted twice or carried over to another cycle.
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Florida CEU requirements for nurses
In the state of Florida, nurses are required to complete 24 hours of appropriate Continuing Education (CE) during each renewal period. This includes two hours on the Prevention of Medical Errors, two hours on Laws and Rules in Nursing, two hours on Human Trafficking, and two hours on Recognising Impairment in the Workplace every other biennium (every four years). Additionally, every third renewal requires two hours of Domestic Violence CE, bringing the total to 26 hours.
APRNs must also complete three hours in Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances. The first licensees who needed to fulfil this CE requirement were those renewing on April 30, 2019.
It is important to note that certain courses, such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification, do not count toward the 24-hour CE requirement for licensure renewal. However, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification are still accepted for continuing education renewal credit.
Florida-licensed LPNs, RNs, and APRNs are now in a 24-month renewal cycle, and they must complete the required number of CE hours during each renewal period to maintain their licenses.
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Florida CEU requirements for acupuncture
The Florida Board of Acupuncture requires acupuncturists to complete 30 hours of continuing education credit hours every two years to renew their licenses. This includes minimum hourly requirements for special topics and general topics. The courses are approved for NCCAOM PDAs and cover categories such as Bio-Medicine, Ethics, Safety, and Practice Management.
Nearly every course is pre-approved by the Florida Board of Acupuncture for General Hours. Some of the courses offered include "9 Tips" to Understanding PCOS, the "#1 Guide" to Acupuncture and Tennis Elbow, and Cupping for Pain Management.
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will review an applicant's continuing education records in the electronic tracking system at the time of renewal. If the records are complete, the applicant will be able to renew their license without interruption. If not, they will be prompted to enter their remaining continuing education hours before proceeding with their license renewal.
The Healing Centre LLC offers a Florida Laws and Rules 20-hour CEU course that satisfies the requirements of 64B1-4.001 (2) (f).
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Florida acupuncture CEU renewal
The Florida Board of Acupuncture requires acupuncturists to complete 30 hours of continuing education credit every two years to renew their license. This includes meeting minimum hourly requirements for special topics and general topics. HealthCMi, for example, offers courses that are pre-approved by the Florida Board of Acupuncture and CE Broker for Florida acupuncture continuing education credit.
If you take a course from a Florida Board-approved provider, they are required to report on your behalf. If you take a course from a national organization, it is your responsibility to self-report completion. The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system at the time of renewal. If your records are complete, you will be able to renew your license without interruption. If your records are not complete, you will be prompted to enter your remaining continuing education hours before proceeding with your license renewal.
You can obtain credit towards continuing education required for license renewal in other ways. For example, The Healing Centre LLC offers a Florida Laws and Rules 20-hour CEU course that satisfies the requirements of 64B1-4.001 (2) (f).
Additionally, a Professional Account with CE Broker is an optional paid subscription service that provides premium tracking tools for your Florida continuing education requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
NCCAOM refers to the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Acupuncturists in Florida are required to complete 30 CEUs every two years.
The core competency areas include acupuncture therapies (8 hours minimum), ethics and safety (2 hours minimum), herbology (6 hours minimum), and biomedicine (4 hours minimum).
Yes, no more than 4 hours can primarily focus on business practices or office administration.
