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Continuing Education (C.E.)

Frequently Asked Questions for Providers

To find the specific Rule go to the Florida Administrative code site and search by rule number: https://www.flrules.org/. As most of the rules listed below are given in sentence form, be careful not to search for a rule with a period after it. Once you find the Rule, click on the Microsoft Word icon to open it on your computer.

  1. What are the requirements to become a pre-licensing provider?
    The requirements to become a pre-licensing provider are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-211.140.
  2. What are the requirements to become a continuing education provider?
    The requirements to become a continuing education provider are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.040.
  3. Can you be a non-resident and apply as a provider?
    Yes, for both pre-licensing and continuing education courses.
  4. How do I apply to become a provider?
    To apply to become a provider, you must first go to www.myfloridacfo.com/agents. Select My Profile then select Provider. You must enter your social security number and your date of birth on this page. Log in and follow the prompts to complete your online application. The department will send you an e-mail requesting that you check your My Profile Inbox, which will notify you of your status.
  5. What are the requirements to become a pre-licensing instructor?
    The requirements to become a pre-licensing instructor are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-211.160.
  6. What are the requirements to become a continuing education instructor?
    The requirements to become a continuing education instructor are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.060.
  7. How do I apply to become an instructor?
    To apply to become an instructor, you must first go to www.myfloridacfo.com/agents. Select My Profile then select Instructor. You must enter your social security number and your date of birth on this page. Log in and follow the prompts to complete your online application.
  8. Is there a fee to become a provider or an instructor?
    No.
  9. Does the Department charge the provider any fees?
    Only for continuing education course applications; the fee is $102.50. Currently there is no charge for pre-licensing course applications.
  10. What are the requirements to have a prelicensing course approved?
    Requirements for a prelicensing course are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-211.170
  11. What are the requirements to have a continuing education course approved?
    Requirements for continuing education are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.080
  12. What are the requirements to have an on-line self study continuing education course approved?
    Contact the provider of your course. General course requirements are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.080. Additional requirements for an on-line self study continuing education course are found in Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.080(11).
  13. How do I submit a course for approval?
    To submit a course for approval, you must first go to www.MyFloridaCFO.com/agents. Select MyProfile then select "Provider." You will enter the social security number and date of birth of the school official or school contact on this page. Log in and click on the "Apply" tab. Select "Course" and follow the prompts to complete your online application. The department will send you an email requesting that you check your MyProfile Inbox, which will notify you of the status of your course.
  14. Do classroom and self study courses expire?
    Approval of courses which have not been offered for a period of 5 years will expire. See Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.080(8)(a).
  15. Do seminar courses expire?
    Seminar courses expire 12 months from their approval date. See Florida Administrative Code 69B-228.080(10)(h)