Does Florida require medical errors prevention CE?

Yes. The Florida Board of Nursing lists Medical Errors Prevention (2 hours, RN); Medical Errors Prevention (2 hours, LPN); Medical Errors Prevention (2 hours, APRN).

Is online medical errors prevention CE accepted in Florida?

Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.

How does Florida receive the hours?

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Florida Medical errors prevention CE for nurses

Medical errors prevention is one of the most common recurring mandated topics, usually two contact hours every renewal cycle.

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How Florida words this requirement

Florida medical errors prevention requirements by license type
License	Requirement	Hours
RN	Medical Errors Prevention	2 hours
LPN	Medical Errors Prevention	2 hours
APRN	Medical Errors Prevention	2 hours

Courses available: 2 courses
Reporting: Electronic
Compact state: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-14

Source: Placeholder citation: Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-5 (admin-managed field).. Florida Board of Nursing

Medical errors prevention CE courses for Florida nurses

2 contact hours

Patient Safety

Preventing Medical Errors

Root-cause thinking, safe handoffs and just-culture reporting to reduce preventable harm on your unit.

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Medical Error Prevention

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare providers with an overview of medical errors, statistical occurrences, and The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals.

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Common questions

Does Florida require medical errors prevention CE?: Yes. The Florida Board of Nursing lists Medical Errors Prevention (2 hours, RN); Medical Errors Prevention (2 hours, LPN); Medical Errors Prevention (2 hours, APRN).
Is online medical errors prevention CE accepted in Florida?: Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
How does Florida receive the hours?: CE Broker (electronic reporting)

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