How many CE hours does a Florida Certified Nursing Assistant need to renew?

Florida Certified Nursing Assistant licensees must complete 24 continuing education hours every 2 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for Florida Certified Nursing Assistant CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control (? hours), Domestic Violence (? hours), Medical Record Documentation and Legal Aspects (? hours), Resident Rights (? hours), Communication with Cognitively Impaired Clients (? hours), CPR Skills (? hours), Medical Error Prevention and Safety (? hours).

Is online CE accepted for Florida Certified Nursing Assistant renewal?

Must be from a board-approved in-service provider

When is the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license renewal deadline?

Contact the Florida Board of Nursing to confirm your individual renewal deadline.

Which board oversees Florida Certified Nursing Assistant licensing?

The Florida Board of Nursing oversees Florida Certified Nursing Assistant licensure. More information is available at https://floridasnursing.gov/certified-nursing-assistant-renewal/.

Florida Certified Nursing Assistant CE Renewal Requirements

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0 of 24 hrs

Deadline: May 31 — Group 1 renews in odd-numbered years; Group 2 renews in even-numbered years

Required Every Renewal

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection ControlN/A

Domestic ViolenceN/A

Medical Record Documentation and Legal AspectsN/A

Resident RightsN/A

Communication with Cognitively Impaired ClientsN/A

CPR SkillsN/A

Medical Error Prevention and SafetyN/A

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

All hours must cover the 7 required topic areas above — individual hour allocation per topic is not prescribed by the board.

24 hrs

Board Notes

CNAs must have performed nursing-related services for monetary compensation within the last 24 months to maintain active status. Per-topic hours are not specified by the Florida Board of Nursing; the 24 total CE hours must collectively cover all listed required topic areas.

Accepted Accreditations

Florida Board of Nursing approved in-service providers

CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your Florida Certified Nursing Assistant renewal requirements.

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Data last verified: May 13, 2026