Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, according to the Board CE Rule you may claim the following:

(11) Fieldwork or Doctoral Capstone Experience – A licensee may earn up to twelve (12) continuing education hours per biennium for supervision of Level II Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant fieldwork students, or entry level doctoral capstone students, at the rate of no more than six (6) hours per student. Continuing education credit may be earned at 0.5 continuing education hours per week of student supervision.  To be eligible for the credit, the licensee must participate as the fieldwork supervisor or site mentor for the student for at least one full week.  No more that two (2) licensees may supervise a student for continuing education hours for each of the experiences. Documentation shall include verification provided by the school to the fieldwork supervisor or site mentor with the name of the student, school, and dates of fieldwork or doctoral capstone experience or the signature page of the completed student evaluation form. Evaluation scores and comments shall be deleted or blocked out. The doctoral capstone is an in-depth exposure to one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development.

A current, renewed NBCOT Certification is not required for Florida licensure renewal.