Usually not. It is your responsibility to make sure that that all hours have been approved by our Board. If the module doesn’t explicitly list it as a Florida-approved class, it probably isn’t.
Q: For how many years must I keep copies of my continuing education audit sheets?
A: A minimum of four years.
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2 hours – Florida Rules and Laws
2 hours – Reduction of Medical or Ophthalmic Errors
16 hours – General Hours. At least 11 of these hours must be related to the technical practice of opticianry; up to 5 of these hours may be elective hours (such as management, communication, risk management, etc.)
Additionally, if you are a Board-Certified Optician, at least 4 of the General Hours must be related to contact lenses. If you are renewing for the first time, see the next FAQ.
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A: Charter membership gives you many benefits:
Q: Why should I become an Optical Seminars Charter Member?
A: Absolutely! That's the point. We will never duplicate classes from year to year in any given city. With our wide variety of classes and speakers, you'll be able to obtain all your necessary credits in the convenience of you own hometown.
Q: What is the best way to report Unlicensed Activity?
Q: Can I fill Rxs from that were written outside the country?
A: A minimum of six years.
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Q: How can I get a copy of the current rules and laws?
Q: This is my first time for renewing my license. Is there anything special I should know?
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Q: Why should I attend classes at Optical Seminars instead of POF, CEDO, Focal Education, or others?
Kind of. The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system (CE Broker) at the time of renewal. It will happen automatically when you renew your license, but it is important that you understand how this simple change will affect the way you renew your license in the future. If the opticians' continuing education records are complete, they will be able to renew their license without interruption. If the opticians' continuing education records are not complete, they will be prompted to enter their remaining continuing education hours before proceeding with their license renewal.
Q: For how many years must my optical establishment keep copies of prescriptions we have filled?
A: A minimum of two years.
A: No. You can only take classes during the biennium for which you wish to renew.
Q: I’ve heard that ALL opticians will be audited from now on. Is this true?
Q: I see that some of your seminar days offer 10 hours. Can’t we only get 8 hours in one day?
Q: Do the CE modules that appear in our monthly industry journals (such as 20/20 or Vision Monday) count toward our license renewal?
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Q: Can I fill a spectacle prescription if the word “Void” appears in the background?
Q: For how long must I keep copies of the records pertaining to apprentices I sponsor?
Q: How many out-of-classroom hours can I take in any biennium?
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Q: What are the current continuing-education requirements for license renewal?
- 40 hours of education over the next two bienniums (4 years). That’s only $5.96 per hour!
- Access to at least 20 hours of home study, webinar, and audio classes.
- Free “subscription” to our monthly newsletter.
- Immediate notification of any changes to the Florida laws and rules.
- 10% discount on all books, audio, software , and other resources available at our seminars.
- As a Charter Member, you will be able to renew your membership every four years at the lowest available rate.
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Q: Is the Board of Opticianry there to represent my interests in Tallahassee.
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Q: Can classes I take this biennium count toward the next biennium?
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Q: If I attend classes in a certain city (for example, Sarasota or Ft. Myers) will I be able to obtain all the required classes without having to go to a bigger city like Tampa or Ft. Lauderdale?
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A: A maximum of 5 out-of-classroom hours are allowed for every biennial renewal.