Florida Cosmetology Licensing ExamFlorida Law and RulesMedium

A Florida cosmetologist is informed they must complete continuing education (CE) hours for license renewal. How many hours of continuing education, including specific topics, are required for cosmetologists every two-year licensure period?

  1. A12 hours, including 2 hours HIV/AIDS and 2 hours sanitation.
  2. B16 hours, including 4 hours HIV/AIDS and 4 hours sanitation.
  3. C10 hours, including 2 hours HIV/AIDS and 2 hours sanitation.
  4. D8 hours, including 1 hour HIV/AIDS and 1 hour sanitation.
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. 12 hours, including 2 hours HIV/AIDS and 2 hours sanitation.

Florida cosmetologists are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years. This includes 2 hours on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases, and 2 hours on sanitation and sterilization.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. 16 hours is too many, and the breakdown of specific topics is incorrect.
  • C. 10 hours is too few, although the specific topic hours are closer.
  • D. 8 hours is too few, and the breakdown of specific topics is incorrect.

FL Cosmetology CE Requirements

Mandatory continuing education hours for Florida cosmetologists to renew their license every two years.

  • Total 12 hours every two years.
  • Includes 2 hours of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases.
  • Includes 2 hours of sanitation and sterilization.
  • Remaining hours can be on other cosmetology-related topics.

Memory trick: Every two years, twelve hours clear, for your license to stay near.

More Florida Law and Rules questions