Florida CE Credits for 2010 License Renewal

[CarlAshcraft]

I currently hold an ER License and an EF License in Florida. I know I have to take 14 hours of CE for the EF License and I believe I have to take 14 hours for the ER license. Does anyone know if I have to take 28 hours or can I double dip and get credit for both licenses with one 14 hour class?

[Steve Dale]

Regarding your first question if you can "double dip" on continuing education units (CEU)? The answer is yes. You are not required to take 28 hours, you will need 14 hours to meet both your EF and ER requirements. However, since your an Alarm I (EF) contractor you'll need to make sure the 14 hours includes two (2) hours on false alarm reduction review. If you go with a course which does not include the two hours false alarm credits then you could always take those two hours on-line.

Regarding your second question about my recommendation on continuing education (CE) courses in Florida. Check out www.4EzCredits.com

Information and links for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee:
Electrical Contractors - Certified = $300
Electrical Contractors - Registered = $125

Continuing Education Requirement:
14 hours of board approved continuing education is required each biennium prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors; at least 7 hours of which are on technical subjects; 1 hour on workers’ compensation; 1 hour on workplace safety; 1 hour on business practices and 1 hour of advanced course. Multiple license holders are required to complete the continuing education requirements only once each biennium. Contractors who are engaged in alarm system contracting must take a 2 hour false alarm prevention course as a part of their continuing education.

Continuing Education Information:

The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for the management of continuing education providers and courses. Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.

Continuing education main page

Continuing education policy

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