Exam and Continuing Education Resources
Licensing Exam Information
Exam Registration
In order to register for an examination, you must have been pre-authorized by the Florida Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. Once your application is approved by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services an authorization letter will be sent to the Candidate.
Information related to your user ID and password is found in your authorization letter. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Pearson VUE at 1-888-204-6261. If you are requesting a re-examination, you must obtain a re-take application.
Please review the following codes, rules, and statutes which are the subject of the Florida Laws and Rules Examination.
Chapter 733 (Part VII), Florida Statutes
Chapter 765 (Part V), Florida Statutes
Rule Chapter 69K, Florida Administrative Code
Rule Chapter 64V-1 Florida Administrative Code
Rule Chapter 11G-2, Florida Administrative Code
USC Title 10, Subtitle A, Part II, Chapter 75, Subchapter 1, Section 1471
USC Title 10, Subtitle A, Part II, Chapter 75, Subchapter II Sections 1475-1491
USC Title 16, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Section 17E Repealed
USC Title 16, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Section 575
USC Title 18, Part I, Chapter 33, Section 710
USC Title 38, Part II, Chapter 23, Sections 2301-2308
USC Title 42, Chapter 6A, Subchapter 1, Part B, Section 238c
CFR Title 16, Chapter I, Part 453, Sections 453.1-453.9
CFR Title 20, Chapter III, Part 416, Section 416.1231
CFR Title 28, Chapter V, Part 549, Subpart G, Section 549.80
CFR Title 29, Subtitle B, Chapter V, Part 779, Section 779.369
CFR Title 36, Chapter I, Part 12, Sections 12.1-12.12
CFR Title 38, Chapter I, Part I, Sections 1.10, 1.516, 1.601-1.633
CFR Title 38, Chapter I, Part I, 1.516
CFR Title 38, Chapter I, Part I, Sections 1.601-1.602
CFR Title 38, Chapter I, Part 3, Subpart B, Sections 3.1600-3.1612
CFR Title 48, Chapter 8, Part 837, Subpart 837.70, Sections 837.7001-837.7005
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Continuing Education Information
69K-17.0041 Florida Administrative Code
To receive Board approval, a course provider shall demonstrate to the Board that its instructors have special training, knowledge, or skill regarding the content of the continuing education course. Providers must submit to the Board theContinuing Education Provider Online Application, together with the required fee. No continuing education provider may offer continuing education courses or grant continuing education credit hours until it has received the Boards approval in accordance with this rule.Upon approval, each continuing education provider shall be issued a continuing education provider number. Continuing education provider numbers shall be valid, upon approval by the Board, unless subject to discipline, until May 31st of odd numbered years. Continuing education provider numbers must be renewed biennially. Providers shall use their number in the course syllabus, in all other course materials including certificates of completion, and in all advertising materials.
For additional continuing education rules & requirements see Rules 69K-17 Florida Administrative Code
69K-17.0042 Approval of Continuing Education Courses.
(1) A continuing education course shall be approved for a maximum of two (2) years by the Board and issued a course number if the materials submitted are complete and demonstrate that the course covers approved subject matter.
(2) The course provider must submit to the Board, in writing, notice of any changes in the information provided in the initial request for course approval. This notification must be made within 30 days following the date the change is effective.
(3) Approved subject matter includes, as appropriate to the scope of practice of the licensee to whom credit shall be awarded.
(a) Basic theory and practice of funeral directing, embalming, or direct disposal services.
(b) Technical subjects including mortuary sciences, skill and technique development, scientific applications, and other topics specific to the overall practice of funeral directing, embalming, or direct disposal of human remains.
(c) Communicable diseases including transmission, sterilization techniques, risk education methods in practice of professional services.
(d) Public health and safety subjects including grief management, stress management, risk management, biohazardous and hazardous waste, and pathology.
(e) Subjects dealing with licensees’ legal and ethical responsibilities, including the laws and rules governing the practice.
(4) Approved continuing education providers shall submit to the Board, an application for approval of each continuing education course on the form referenced in Rule 69K-14.007, F.A.C.
(5) No retroactive credit shall be granted if a provider improperly offers a course prior to approval, even if the course is subsequently approved.
(6) The application shall include the total number of continuing education hours, the course syllabus, a detailed outline or synopsis of the contents of the course, and the name and qualification of the instructors or authors.
(7) Continuing education courses which appropriately relate to the practice of embalming, funeral directing and direct disposition and which contain sufficient education content to improve the skills, competency and knowledge of the laws and rules which govern the professional duties of licensees, shall be approved.
Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.147 FS. Law Implemented 497.147, 497.162, 497.368(1)(e), 497.369(1)(c), 497.373(1)(e), 497.374(1)(c), 497.378(1), 497.379(1), 397.602(3)(c), 497.603(2) FS. History–New 4-10-94, Amended 3-14-95, 7-25-95, 9-25-95, 10-30-01, Formerly 61G8-17.0042, Amended 3-8-12.
Login to the Continuing Education System using the login/password you created to view continuing education credits. If you have not created an account you must Register your account first.
Applying for Courses:
- Click “Apply”
- Select “Course” from drop-down menu
- Follow instructions on each page. Be sure to attach ALL documents (i.e. outlines, bios, etc.)
Submitting Rosters:
- select “Roster” and then
- click “Submit Attendance Roster”, then
- click “Enter Roster Manually," enter Course ID #, and proceed to enter the information
You can also do the following: