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Florida OT License Renewal

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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

View the Board Website or Email the Board
Phone: 850-488-0595
CE Required: 26 hours every 2 years, of which:
2 hrs Preventing Medical Errors is required each renewal,
2 hrs Florida Occupational Therapy Laws & Rules is required each renewal,
1 hr HIV/AIDS is required for the first renewal only
Home Study Allowed: 12 hours
License Expiration: 2/28, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: AOTA
Date of Info: 12/15/2010

Renewal Information from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy:

Renewing online is as simple as going to www.FLHealthsource.com, clicking on the “Renew My License” button on the homepage, and following the instructions. The system will allow licensees not knowing their User ID and Password to log in after answering several specific validation questions.

By renewing and submitting the appropriate renewal fees, you are acknowledging compliance with all requirements for renewal have all been completed, including continuing education requirements. You are responsible for retaining proof of all earned continuing education hours for a period of four (4) years. All licensees renewing active licenses are subject to audit and may be asked to show proof of appropriate continuing education.

If you have any problems using online renewal or other questions about your renewal, please contact the Division’s customer contact center at 850-488-0595 and choose option 3.

Please note when you complete your licensure renewal you are confirming all renewal requirements are complete, including 26 hours of continuing education have been completed as required by Rule.

Current License Holder Renewal Information

  • $60 renewal fee ($55 renewal fee = $5 unlicensed activity fee)
  • 26 hours continuing education per each biennium

Professional Development Resources is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education (#3159). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of OT Practice (#34) and is CE Broker compliant.

Twelve (12) hours of home study per biennium are allowed. Home study education is independent study and requires a certificate of completion. Home study education does not include a web-based, satellite transmitted or online instruction program that allows or requires the licensee to interact or communicate back and forthwith the instructor during the presentation of the program.


New Web-Based Course: Adolescent Literacy

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Adolescent LiteracyThis is a web-based course requiring an internet connection to access the required online reading materials. Course instructions provide direct links to the free, public-access online documents and available resources. This course presents evidence-based advice for improving adolescent reading and writing skills in content-area classes. Topics covered include decoding, morphology, fluency, vocabulary, text comprehension, reading assessment, writing, motivation, and the needs of diverse learners. Chapters in this document present information on the practices of good readers, challenges faced by adolescent readers, instruction techniques to improve skills, and areas for future research. This class is relevant to educators, school psychologists, counselors, speech-language pathologists, and instructional coaches. Course #10-35 | 2010 | 10 posttest questions | 4 page course download includes links to online documents and posttest questions

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the importance of literacy and among adolescents and the necessity of improving literacy skills in content-based classrooms.
  2. Describe the role of decoding as a reading skill for adolescents, and ways of addressing decoding within content-based classroom instruction.
  3. Describe the role of morphology as a reading skill for adolescents, and ways of addressing mophology within content-based classroom instruction.
  4. Describe the role of fluency as a reading skill for adolescents, and ways of addressing fluency within content-based classroom instruction.
  5. Describe the role of vocabulary as a reading skill for adolescents, and ways of addressing vocabulary within content-based classroom instruction.
  6. Describe the role of text comprehension as a reading skill for adolescents, and ways of addressing text comprehension within content-based classroom instruction.
  7. Describe the role of reading assessment within content-based classroom instruction.
  8. Describe the role of writing for adolescents, and ways of improving writing within content-based classroom instruction.
  9. Describe the role of motivation for adolescent readers, and ways of increasing motivation within content-based classroom instruction.
  10. Describe the needs of diverse adolescent learners with literacy issues within content-based classroom instruction.

Author(s):

National Institute for Literacy
The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Vocational and Adult Education
National Institutes of Health

Accreditation Statement:

Professional Development Resources is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the following:
AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association (#3159)
APA: American Psychological Association
ASWB: Association of Social Work Boards (#1046)
CDR: Commission on Dietetic Registration (#PR001)
NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors (#5590)
NAADAC: National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (#00279)
California: Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625)
Florida: Boards of SW, MFT & MHC (#BAP346); Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635); Occupational Therapy Practice (#34). PDResources is CE Broker compliant.
Illinois: DPR for Social Work (#159-00531)
Ohio: Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501)
South Carolina: Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193)
Texas: Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) & State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678)

New Jersey Counselors – License Renewal & CE Requirements

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New Jersey-licensed counselors are required to renew their licenses every 2 years on November 30th, of even years. 40 hours of continuing education are required for renewal. 5 of those hours must be in ethics and 3 hours must be in social/cultural competency. The New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee accepts courses approved by NBCC, APA, and NAADAC and has no limit on hours obtained through online or home study coursework.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer home study continuing education for NCCs (Provider #5590). We adhere to NBCC guidelines. Professional Development Resources is also approved as a provider of continuing education by the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC, Provider #000279) and the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Over 150 online and mail order home study courses are available to meet the CE needs of New Jersey Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, MFTs, SLPs, OTs and RDs.

Nevada Psychologists License Renewal & CE Requirements

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Nevada- licensed psychologists are required to renew their licenses bi-annually on or before January 1st of odd years. 30 hours of continuing education are required each renewal period. At least 6 hours must include instruction in scientific and professional ethics and standards, and common areas of professional misconduct. Not more than 15 hours may be obtained from approved distance education courses. Courses offered by APA-approved providers are accepted by the Stave of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Over 150 online and mail order home study (distance education) courses are available.

Ohio SLPs License Renewal & CE Requirements

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Ohio-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline of December 31, 2010.
  • 20 hours of continuing education (CE) are due by December 31, 2010. 10 hours must be in area of licensure and 10 hours may be related.
  • All required CE hours may be earned from online or home study (distance learning) coursework from an ASHA-approved provider.

Information obtained from the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology website on November 2, 2010.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to sponsor continuing education for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists.

Missouri SLPs – License Renewal Deadline & CE Requirements

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Missouri-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) & Audiologists have an upcoming license renewal deadline of January 31, 2011. Required continuing education must be completed by December 31, 2010.

CE Requirements:

  • 30 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years
  • No limit on online or home study course work that is ASHA-approved

More information can be found on the Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists website.

Professional Development Resources is an ASHA-approved provider (#AAUM) of online and mail order home study continuing education for SLPs and Audiologists. Courses can be completed at the participant’s leisure (24/7) on the company website.

Georgia Psychologists Have Upcoming License Renewal

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There are currently 2,178 psychologists licensed in the state of Georgia. Every psychology license will expire on December 31, 2010 and will be renewable for two years if all requirements for renewal, including continuing education, are satisfied and the renewal fee is paid. Psychologists practicing with an expired license are subject to disciplinary action by the Board.

The following continuing education (CE) requirements apply:

  • 40 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years for license renewal (12/31, even years)
  • 10 hours are allowed from online or home study coursework offered by an APA-approved provider (considered Area V)
  • 3 hours in professional ethics and 3 hours in psychopharmacology are required each renewal (must be live – not allowed from Area V)
  • 3 hours in cultural diversity are required for the first renewal only (must be live – not allowed from Area V)

Beginning with the 2010 license renewal, The Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists is requiring all licensees to complete and submit the “Continuing Education Report Form.” Visit the Georgia Board of Psychology website for more information.

Gender Identity and Gender Variance – New 3 Hour Online Course

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Gender Identity & Gender VarianceGender Identity & Gender Variance is based on a free, public-access task force report issued by the American Psychological Association on transgender issues, including gender identity and gender variance. The course instructions provide direct links to the online documents. In addition, two short informational pamphlets present basic facts about homosexuality, transgendered individuals, and gender identity; these documents can be used as psychoeducational pamphlets in healthcare settings. Course #30-52 | 2010 | 25 posttest questions | 6 page course download includes instructions, links to online materials and posttest questions
Learning Objectives:
  1. Define basic terminology associated with gender identity and gender variance.
  2. Identify basic facts about gender identity and gender variance, including developmental, social, cultural, and historical themes, as well as general research findings.
  3. Describe some common mental health and health concerns among individuals with gender identity or gender variance issues, as well as common treatment strategies, and results from treatment research.
  4. Identify educational issues, support organizations, public policy, legal rights, and advocacy issues as pertaining to individuals with gender identity issues or gender variance.
3 Hours CE for Only $27!
Professional Development Resources is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the following:
AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association (#3159)
APA: American Psychological Association
ASWB: Association of Social Work Boards (#1046)
CDR: Commission on Dietetic Registration (#PR001)
NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors (#5590)
NAADAC: National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (#00279)
California: Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625)
Florida: Boards of SW, MFT & MHC (#BAP346); Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635); Occupational Therapy Practice (#34). PDResources is CE Broker compliant.
Illinois: DPR for Social Work (#159-00531)
Ohio: Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501)
South Carolina: Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193)
Texas: Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) & State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678)

APA Task Force Reports on Girls and Women – New Online CE Course

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CE Credit: 3 Hours (0.3 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Marriage-and-Family
Learning Level: Intermediate

Course Abstract:

APA Task Force Reports on Girls & WomenThis course is based on a collection of free, public-access task force reports from the American Psychological Association on issues pertaining to women. The course instructions included with this course will provide direct links to the online documents. The first report describes guidelines for psychological practice with girls and women, the second addresses the behavioral healthcare needs of rural women, and the third pertains to the sexualization of girls in the media. These reports were based on thorough reviews of the research literature, and include implications and recommendations for action. This course is appropriate for any mental health professional who works with women or girls. Course #30-51 | 2010 | 39 posttest questions

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify issues relevant to mental health practice with women and girls.
  2. Describe and apply practice guidelines for mental health treatment of women and girls.
  3. Identify mental health concerns relevant to rural women.
  4. Describe the sexualization of girls in the media, the impacts of these practices, and methods for counteracting the effects.

About the Author(s):

The American Psychological Association (APA), located in Washington, D.C., is a professional organization with more than 150,000 members, including researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. All four documents on which this course is based were compiled and written by members of the American Psychological Association. Full lists of authors are available in the documents.

Accreditation Statement:

Professional Development Resources is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the following:
APA: American Psychological Association
ASWB: Association of Social Work Boards (#1046)
NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors (#5590)
NAADAC: National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (#00279)
California: Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625)
Florida: Boards of SW, MFT & MHC (#BAP346); Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635); Occupational Therapy Practice (#34). PDResources is CE Broker compliant.
Illinois: DPR for Social Work (#159-00531)
Ohio: Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501)
South Carolina: Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193)
Texas: Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) & State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678)

After the War Zone – New ‘Test Only’ CE Course

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CE Credit: 6 Hours (0.6 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Marriage-and-Family
Learning Level: Introductory

Course Abstract:

Note: this is a ‘test only’ course (does not include the book). The textbook can be purchased through Amazon or another source.
After the War ZoneThis course is based on the book After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families (2008, 304 pages) written by Laurie Slone, PhD and Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, of the VA National Center for PTSD and Dartmouth Medical School. The book describes the experience of deployment and return from a war zone, typical experiences of military personnel, and issues relevant to special populations (women, ethnic minorities, peacekeepers, private contractors, and parents and extended family of affected individuals). It provides valuable insight into the military culture, as well as containing many useful military terms and definitions that would be essential for a lay clinician to know when working with military clients. As a psychoeducational tool for military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, this book may be used by clinicians as a recommendation for reading when conducting individual, family, or couples therapy with military patients or veterans. Course #60-88 | 2008 | 58 posttest questions

Learning Objectives:

1. Define essential terminology relevant to the military and military operations, including the acronym BATTLEMIND.
2. Identify some basic information and statistics regarding today’s military and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
3. List common practical issues for military personnel and their families before, during, and after deployment, and common solutions to those issues.
4. Identify common emotional experiences among military personnel and their families before, during, and after deployment.
5. Identify warning signs and symptoms of PTSD, TBI, alcohol and drug abuse, suicidal tendencies, and domestic violence among military personnel, and how these differ from common reactions to being in a war zone
6. Identify coping strategies that troops and their families can use to facilitate adjustment.
7. Identify special populations affected by the war in Iraq and Afghanistan and issues that are specific to those populations.
8. Identify federal laws and federal, private, and volunteer organizations that provide support to troops.
9. Apply information provided in this book to several case scenarios.

About the Author(s):

Laurie Slone, PhD, is the Associate Director for Research and Education of the VA National Center for PTSD and an assistant professor at Dartmouth Medical School.
Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, is Executive Director of the VA National Center for PTSD and a professor of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology at Dartmouth Medical School.

CE Information:

Professional Development Resources is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the following:
APA: American Psychological Association
ASWB: Association of Social Work Boards (#1046)
NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors (#5590)
NAADAC: National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (#00279)
California: Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625)
Florida: Boards of SW, MFT & MHC (#BAP346); Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635); Occupational Therapy Practice (#34). PDResources is CE Broker compliant.
Illinois: DPR for Social Work (#159-00531)
Ohio: Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501)
South Carolina: Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193)
Texas: Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) & State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678)