Florida · LPN/LVN
Florida LPN/LVN CE requirements and approved online courses
24 contact hours every 2 years (biennium) for licensed practical and vocational nurses licensed by the Florida Board of Nursing. Here is exactly what counts — and the courses that satisfy it.
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Florida LPN/LVN requirements at a glance
- Total contact hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (biennium)
- Pharmacology
- Counts toward total
- Reporting
- Electronic
| Mandatory topic | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Errors Prevention | 2 hours | — |
| Laws and Rules of Nursing | 2 hours | — |
| Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace | 2 hours | — |
| Human Trafficking | one-time | — |
Source: Placeholder citation: Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-5 (admin-managed field). · last verified 2026-07-14. Florida Board of Nursing
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Written for Florida licensed practical and vocational nurses
These courses name Florida in their own records.
Root-cause thinking, safe handoffs and just-culture reporting to reduce preventable harm on your unit.
Recognize trafficking indicators, respond safely and connect patients with resources — meets one-time state mandates.
Scope of practice, delegation, documentation and ethical decision frameworks for everyday clinical dilemmas.
Screening, safety planning and documentation for intimate partner violence, built for mandated topic requirements.
Transmission, testing, modern treatment, PrEP and stigma-reducing care — meets one-time HIV/AIDS mandates.
General CE for licensed practical and vocational nurses
Matched on your license, not on Florida's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
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Florida LPN/LVN CE questions
- How many CE hours does a LPN/LVN need in Florida?
- 24 contact hours every 2 years (biennium). Florida LPN CE requirement: 24 contact hours every 2 years with the same mandatory topics as RNs, reported through CE Broker.
- Is online CE accepted for LPN/LVN renewal in Florida?
- Yes. Florida accepts continuing education completed online from an approved provider. Our courses are self-paced, mobile-first and issue a certificate the moment you pass the post-test.
- How is CE reported in Florida?
- CE Broker (electronic reporting) Completions are queued for electronic submission and you can watch the status in your reporting center.
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