Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor CE

• Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor Standard Renewal Requirements: Clinical Laboratory Supervisors in Florida must renew their licenses every two years by August 31. They must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education per biennium, including mandatory hours in medical errors, Florida laws and rules, HIV/AIDS, and administration and supervision. There is no stated minimum for live or in-person hours. Licensees with specialties must complete at least one contact hour in each specialty. Alternative CE methods such as Board meeting attendance, teaching approved courses, or accredited college coursework are accepted. See details at the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel site here .

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• First-time renewal: Initial CE requirements are waived except for 2 hours of prevention of medical errors and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS coursework for those licensed within the biennium. https://floridasclinicallabs.gov/supervisor/

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• Certification alternative/equivalency: National certification supports initial licensure but does not waive continuing education requirements for renewal. https://floridasclinicallabs.gov/resources/

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• Supervisor/preceptor designation: CE in administration and supervision is mandatory for maintaining supervisor license; 1 contact hour biennially. https://floridasclinicallabs.gov/supervisor/

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• Documentation & audit: CE records are electronically reviewed at renewal; incomplete records require correction before renewal is granted. Continuing Education

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• Exemptions & waivers: First-time renewal exemption from most CE requirements except mandatory hours. Continuing Education

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• Renewal logistics: Late renewal incurs delinquency fees and inactive or null/void license status if not timely renewed; reactivation requires additional conditions and fees. Requirement , Continuing Education