Are these courses AOA Category 1-A approved?

Our CME activities are accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, providing the credits you need.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for Florida Osteopathic Area Critical Needs

Next Renewal Date

March 31, 2026 - every even-numbered years

Total Hours Required

40 Hours

General Hours

20 General Hours

Required Courses

2 hours
Prevention of Medical Errors
1 hour Professional Medical Ethics & Florida Laws & Rules
2 hours Prescribing Controlled Substances (if registered to prescribe)
2 hours Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
1 hour HIV/AIDS (first renewal only).

Detailed Breakdown

Florida Osteopathic Area Critical Need Standard Renewal Requirements: Osteopathic physicians holding an Area of Critical Need certification in Florida must renew their licenses every two years by March 31 of even-numbered years, completing 40 total CME hours. This includes mandatory CME on Prevention of Medical Errors, Professional Medical Ethics & Florida Laws, Controlled Substances prescribing (if applicable), Domestic Violence (every third renewal), and HIV/AIDS for the first renewal. Up to 5 hours of CME credit may be obtained by pro bono service in underserved areas. CME can be earned through various formats including livestream, interactive online, or in-person courses as approved by the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
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First-time renewal: One hour of HIV/AIDS education is required before the first renewal.
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Prescriptive/therapeutic authority add-ons: 2 hours of CME on Prescribing Controlled Substances required if licensed with DEA registration to prescribe.

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Documentation & audit: CME must be reported to CE Broker with audits conducted by the Florida Department of Health.
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Exemptions & waivers: Active duty military and spouses may qualify for exemptions; contact board for details.
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Renewal logistics: Failure to renew by deadline results in delinquent status; reactivation requires additional fees and competency demonstration.
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