Florida CNA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CNA license in Florida you need to satisfy the Florida Board of Nursing's in-service / continuing-education training requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Florida requires for CNA renewal

In-service / CE required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemCE Broker
Governing bodyFlorida Board of Nursing

CNAs must complete at least 24 hours of in-service training each biennium (topics such as bloodborne/infectious diseases, domestic violence, resident rights, and CPR/clinical skills) rather than classroom CE. To keep registry status active, a CNA must also have performed nursing-related services for pay at some point within the prior 24 consecutive months.

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Florida CNA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Florida Board of Nursing before purchasing.

Florida CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Florida?

Florida requires about 24 in-service hours per renewal cycle. CNAs must complete at least 24 hours of in-service training each biennium (topics such as bloodborne/infectious diseases, domestic violence, resident rights, and CPR/clinical skills) rather than classroom CE. To keep registry status active, a CNA must also have performed nursing-related services for pay at some point within the prior 24 consecutive months.

Do online CNA CE courses count in Florida?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Florida CNA CE?

Florida uses CE Broker to track CNA continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Florida Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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