MedCEC - A Board Approved CE Provider

MedCEC is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider Number 50-23381. Reciprocity applies between most State Boards of Nursing in regards to Board Recognized Continuing Education Providers. For example; A Continuing Education Provider which is approved by one State Board of Nursing, is recognized by another Board of Nursing providing that criteria for approval/accreditation is substantially similar. Information for each state is shown below.

Alabama Board of Nursing | Board-Recognized CE Provider

Board-Recognized Continuing Education Provider

"Board Recognized Continuing Education Provider: A national or regional agency, journal, Alabama regulatory agency or board, or another Board of Nursing, recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing as providing or approving continuing education in accordance with criteria that are substantially the same as those required of Alabama Board of Nursing approved providers of continuing education. [610-X-2-.10(2)]" For additional information visit the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Arkansas Board of Nursing | 50-23381 | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Organizations / Rule Approved CE Provider

"The Board of Nursing will accept nursing continuing education activities approved by certain organizations/bodies including; all State Boards of Nursing provided that the appropriate documentation and contact hour assignment has been made and meets all other guidelines as set forth by the ASBN rules." For additional information visit the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

District of Columbia Board of Nursing | 50-23381 | Rule Approved CE Provider

Recognized Continuing Education Credits

"The District of Columbia Board of Nursing recognizing continuing education credits that have been administered and approved by a registered nurse organization, or health services organization that is recognized by their Board" For additional information visit the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.

Florida | 50-23381 | Board Approved / Rule CE Provider


Florida Board of Nursing Approved CE Provider

MedCEC is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Nursing (MQA Board). Provider Number 50-23381. For additional information visit the Florida Board of Nursing.


Florida Board of Respiratory Care Rule Approved CE Provider

MedCEC, as a CE provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, is rule approved by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care. For additional information see Board Rule Approved Providers at the Florida Board of Respiratory Care, Renewal Information.


Florida Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council Rule Approved CE Provider

MedCEC, as a CE provider approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (MQA Board), is rule approved by the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council. For additional information see Board Rule Approved Providers on the Dietetics and Nutrition web site.


Additional Complementary Board Approvals



HIV / AIDS Courses | As a MQA Board approved provider, both the HIV / AIDS Florida course (1-hour) AND the HIV / AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals course (3-hour) are approved by the following Florida Boards;


- Florida Board of Acupuncture (3-hour course required)

- Florida Board of Athletic Training

- Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (1-hour course required)

- Florida Board of Massage Therapy

- Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (1-hour course required)

- Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (1-hour course required)

- Florida Board of Physical Therapy (1-hour course required)

- Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine (1-hour course required)

- Florida Board of Respiratory Care (3-hour course required)

- Florida Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council (3-hour course required)

- Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

- Florida Council of Medical Physicists

- Florida Electrolysis Council (1-hour course required)

- Florida Emergency Medical Services


Domestic Violence Course | As a MQA Board approved provider, the Domestic Violence | Florida course is approved by the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery. Rule approved by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care.


Human Trafficking | As a MQA Board approved provider, the Human Trafficking course is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice for both Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. For addition see Here's what you need to know "The course must be approved by the FPTA, APTA, or any Florida Board that requires Human Trafficking". Rule approved by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care and the Florida Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council. (Note: Both the Board of Respiratory Care, and the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council, require a 1-hour Human Trafficking course. MedCEC offers a 2-hour course which satisfies this requirement. This may be included in the total general hours required.


Prevention of Medical Errors for Respiratory Therapists  | As a MQA Board approved provider, the Prevention of Medical Errors for Respiratory Therapists course is approved by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care


Prevention of Medical Errors Florida | As a MQA Board approved provider (Florida Board of Nursing), the Prevention of Medical Florida course is approved by the Florida Boards;


- Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition 

- Florida Electrolysis Council

- Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery


Georgia Board of Nursing | 50-23381 | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Providers for Continuing Education

"Acceptable providers for continuing education for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses includes "Any provider recognized by another State Board of nursing within the United States. " For additional information visit the Georgia Board of Nursing

Hawaii Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Education Courses

Continuing education courses approved by the California or Florida Boards of Nursing are acceptable" For additional information see 2019 Nursing License Renewal Requirements and FAQS - February 2019 at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2019/02/1902-NURSING-RENEWAL-REQUIREMENTS-AND-FAQS-final.pdf

Idaho Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Continuing Education Sources

“Participation in or presentation of a workshop, seminar, conference, or course relevant to the practice of nursing and approved by an organization recognized by the Board to include, but not limited to: a nationally recognized nursing organization; an accredited academic institution; a provider of continuing education recognized by another board of nursing; a provider of continuing education recognized by a regulatory board of another discipline; or a program that meets criteria established by the Board.” For additional information see Idaho Board of Nursing, Education, Continuing Education, E-learning and In-service

Illinois Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Continuing Education, CE Sponsors and Programs

"Acceptable providers for continuing education for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses includes "Providers approved by another state's board of Nursing" For additional information see section 1300.130 of the Illinois "Nurse Practice Act"

Kansas Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CNE Provider

Approved Continuing Nursing Education

"The Board shall accept offerings as approved continuing nursing education presented by ... providers approved by other State Boards of Nursing." For additional information view K.S.A. 65-1119(e)(5).

Kentucky Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Providers of Continuing Education

The Kentucky Board of Nursing accepts CE offerings from CE providers approved by any State Board of Nursing  [Ky. Rev. Stat. § 314.073]. For additional information visit the Kentucky Board of Nursing  - FAQ: Continuing Competency Requirements - Providers at https://kbn.ky.gov/ce/Pages/cefaq.aspx#dvce and https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44619

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing | Accepted Nursing CE Provider

Accepted Nursing Continuing Education

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing does not approve specific continuing education programs / providers but rather provides criteria for qualification of continuing education programs or offerings. MedCEC™ nursing continuing education "contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensed nurse" and qualifies as accepted nursing continuing education under Mass. 244 CMR 5.04. For additional information visit the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Michigan Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Continuing Education

Under Rule 338.10602 (2)(a), "a continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved or offered for continuing education credit by another state or provincial board of nursing" (LARA, R. 338.10602 (2)).

For additional information see Continuing Education Requirements for Michigan Nurses and the Michigan Board of Nursing website. 

Minnesota Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Continuing Education Offered by Providers of Continuing Education

Providers of continuing education must "be approved by a Health Licensing Board or Association" For additional information see Continuing Education on the Minnesota Board of Nursing website. 

Montana Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Qualifying CE Contact Hours

To qualify as contact hours, continuing education courses must be approved by an accrediting organization  (including other State Boards of Nursing), or provided by an academic insitution of higher learning, a continuing education provider, or an APRN certifying body. See Standards for Continuing Education, Rule 24.159.2101. 

Nebraska Board of Nursing | Accepted Continuing Education

Accepted Continuing Education

"The Board does not preapprove continuing education offerings, but may accept as continuing education for reinstatement of a a license or license renewal courses or offerings related to the scientific knowledge for the practice of nursing including basic and advanced courses in the physical, social, and behavioral sciences and courses or offerings related to the application of scientific knowledge to patient care." For additional information view Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 172, Chapter 101, Section 005.02, Continuing Education.

Nevada Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Courses

A course of continuing education shall be deemed to be approved by the Board if the course meets the requirements of NRS 632.343(2) (courses are directly related to the practice of nursing as well as others which bear a reasonable releationship to current developments in the field of nursing or any special area of practice in which a licensee engages) and is provided by a provider of continuing education that is recognized by another State Board of Nursing." See Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 632.355, Courses: Approval; employement of coordinator; review; audits at https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-632.html#NAC632Sec340

New Hampshire Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Contact Hour Criteria

"The Board does not require that your contact hours be earned at conferences that provide "official" contact hours granted by a professional organization. However, the educational offering must; have specific objectives that guide learning; pertain to and enhance the licensee's knowledge, skills and judgement; pertain to the licensee's scope of practice; have a method for evaluating the learner's attainment of the objectives; maintain a list of attendees." (New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Nur 403.04).

New Mexico Board of Nursing | 50-23381 | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Continuing Education

"To be acceptable in New Mexico, the CE activity must have been approved by a recognized approval body and must enhance the licensee's scope of professional development as related to his/her activities in nursing. Recognized approval bodies for CE for nurses includes "Other State Boards of Nursing" For additional information visit the New Mexico Board of Nursing.

North Carolina Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Per the NCNB, licensees are only required to submit evidence of continuing competence if requested to do so by the Board.

Acceptable Providers for Continuing Education

The North Carolina Board of Nursing will accept continuing education taken in a conventional classroom setting, through on-line courses, professional journals, correspondence, or independent study from a variety of acceptable providers including the "North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or ANY state board of nursing. For additional information visit the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

North Dakota Board of Nursing | 50-23381 | Rule Approved CE Provider

Recognized Providers of Continuing Education

"The Board recognizes providers of CE which include "a health care regulatory board". For additional information see the Continuing Education Renewal Requirements Policy for the North Dakota Board of Nursing at https://www.ndbon.org/Education/ContinuingEd/RenewalRequirementsPolicy.asp

Oregon State Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Continuing Education Sources

Except for the one-hour pain management module provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission (OPMC), the remaining 6 hours of CE may be taken from any provider which offers accredited courses. For additional information see https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/pain-management.aspx

Pennsylvania Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Approved Continuing Education Sources

Continuing education activities which meet the requirements of section 21.133 Penn Code (relating to CE content) are approved for registered nurses including "Activities approved by a Board in another jurisdiction" For additional information see Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Chapeter 21, Section 134.

South Carolina Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Continuing Nursing Education Providers

"The State Board of Nursing for South Carolina will accept continuing education contact hours from certain providers / organizations including providers approved by "Any State Board of Nursing" For additional information visit the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Texas Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Continuing Education Providers / Organizations

The Texas Board of Nursing will accept any continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours for licensure renewal in the nurse's area of practice, provided that the educational provider is a Board-recognized credentialing agency or provider, an approved provider, or a provider approved by "Other State Boards of Nursing" For additional information visit the What CNE is Acceptable? and the Texas Board of Nursing.

Virginia Board of Nursing | Rule Approved CE Provider

Acceptable Providers for Continuing Education Courses

Courses which are releveant to the practice of nursing, and offered by a provider which is recognized or approved by "the Virginia Board of Nursing, or any State Board of Nursing", will meet RN/LPN continued compentency requirements for renewal of an active license.  For additional information visit the Virginia Board of Nursing Continued Competency - RN/LPN

West Virginia Board of Nursing | 50-23381 | Rule Approved CE Provider

Board Approved RN and LPN CE Providers

"The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional nurses accepts RN CE contact hours provided by a Board approved RN CE provider" Examples include "Any State Board of Nursing in the U.S." For additional information visit the West Virginia RN Board. 


The West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses "shall recognize as an approved provider, an agency which meets the minimum provider standards in subdivision 4.2.a. through 4.2.g. of this rule. Approved providers include "Boards of Nursing - United States and Territories" [WV Code §30-7 and Title 10, Series 6, W. Va. Code of State Rules (CSR) §10-6-4]. For additional information visit the West Virginia LPN Board. 

Wyoming State Board of Nursing | Accepted Nursing CE Provider

Accepted Nursing Continuing Education

"The Wyoming State Board of Nursing does not offer approval of educational programs. Wyoming is willing to accept courses approved by continuing nursing education (CNE) approved for nursing contact hours by an accredited provider or approver of nursing continuing education such as a board of nursing" e.g. the Florida Board of Nursing. For additional information view Wyoming State Board of Nursing, Education Resources, Section 9. Continuing Education (CEU) at https://wsbn.wyo.gov/education