Florida Statutes Title XXXII. Regulation of Professions and Occupations § 468.711. Renewal of license; continuing education

(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee, provided the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of this section, chapter 456, and rules promulgated pursuant thereto.

(2) The board may, by rule, prescribe continuing education requirements, not to exceed 24 hours biennially. The criteria for continuing education shall be approved by the board and must include a current certification in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator as set forth in the continuing education requirements as determined by the board.

(3) If initially licensed after January 1, 1998, the licensee must be currently certified by the Board of Certification or its successor agency and maintain that certification in good standing without lapse.