How many CE hours does a Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need need to renew?

Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need licensees must complete 40 continuing education hours every 2 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Medical Errors (2 hours). Some topics (Domestic Violence) are periodically required and count toward general hours when due.

When is the Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need license renewal deadline?

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

Which board oversees Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need licensing?

The Florida Board of Medicine oversees Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need licensure. More information is available at https://flboardofmedicine.gov/medical-doctor-renewal/.

Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need CE Renewal Requirements | CERequirement.com

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0 of 40 hrs

Deadline: January 31, Group 1: even years; Group 2: odd years

Required Every Renewal

Medical Errors2 hrs

Must include information on the 5 most frequently misdiagnosed conditions. Must be from a Board-approved provider.

Periodic Requirements

Domestic Violence2 hrs

Required every third biennial cycle. Counted toward the 38 general hours — not in addition to them.

Conditional Requirements

Prescribing Controlled Substances2 hrs

Required for DEA-registered physicians only.

HIV/AIDS1 hr

One-time requirement prior to first renewal only.

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

38 hrs

Board Notes

Area of critical need MD licenses follow the same Group 1 / Group 2 renewal structure as standard MD licenses. CME hours do not carry over across biennial cycles. Background screening and fingerprint retention required for renewal. NICA compliance also required.

Accepted Accreditations

American Medical Association Category I or IIAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical EducationAmerican College of Emergency PhysiciansAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansAmerican College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsState or federal government agency approved providersNationally affiliated professional association approved providers

CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your Florida Medical Doctors – Area Critical Need renewal requirements.

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Data last verified: May 13, 2026