Florida Dietitians Continuing Education and License Renewals

florida dietitions and nutritionists continuing education and license renewalsFlorida-licensed dietitians and nutritionists have a biennial license renewal with a May 31st deadline, odd years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required to renew a license every two years. Of the thirty hours, twenty (20) hours are allowed from home study. Two (2) hours of Preventing Medical Errors are required at each renewal, and three (3) hours of HIV/AIDS are required for the first renewal only. The board accepts CDR approval of continuing education hours.

The main reason for continuing education is to assure the highest possible standards for the dietetic/nutrition professions. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a condition of licensure.

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001). CPE accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials. Professional Development Resources is also a provider with the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (Provider #50-1635).

Continuing Education Requirements

Florida-licensed dietitians and nutritionists are required as condition of licensure to complete thirty (30) continuing education hours every two years with a May 31st deadline, odd years. Of the thirty hours, twenty (20) hours are allowed from home study. Two hours of Preventing Medical Errors are required at each renewal, and three hours of HIV/AIDS are required at the first renewal only.

Information obtained from the Florida Dietetics & Nutrition Practice Council on April 1, 2013.