Florida Radiologic Technologist License Renewal Requirements 2026

ByAllied License Guide Editorial Team
Editorial Note: This page covers renewal of a Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certificate, administered by the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control program. Data on this page is based on Florida DOH sources reviewed in May 2026. Content on this page is researched and reviewed by an ARDMS-credentialed sonographer. View the primary source at Florida DOH.
Who this guide is for:
  • Florida-certified radiologic technologists approaching their renewal date
  • Travel RTs holding a Florida certification who need to renew
  • RTs whose Florida certificate has expired and need to understand reinstatement options

Florida RT Certificate Renewal — At a Glance

Renewal Cycle Biennial (every 2 years)
Active to Active Renewal Fee $55 — verify current fee at Florida DOH before submitting
Expired to Active Fee $155
Additional Certification Fee $40 per certification added after the first
Payment Methods Certified check or money order payable to Florida Department of Health
CE Hours Required 12 CE hours per biennial renewal period
HIV/AIDS Course 1 hour DOH-approved HIV/AIDS update course required every renewal period
Personal Development CE Limit No more than 3 of 12 CE hours may be personal development courses
Approved CE Providers Florida DOH Bureau of Radiation Control approved — full list at radtechceproviders.floridahealth.gov
ASRT CE Reporting ASRT submits CE to Florida DOH monthly for members with current Florida certification
Renewal Contact MQAOnlineService@FLhealth.gov | 850-488-0595
Certificate Void After 10 years inactive or expired — cannot be reactivated

Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certificates renew on a biennial cycle. See the summary table above for current renewal fees, CE requirements, and contact information. Florida’s CE requirement of 12 hours per biennium is lower than many states, but includes a mandatory HIV/AIDS course that is unique to Florida and must be completed every renewal period regardless of ARRT CE status.

Florida RT Certificate Renewal Fees

Current renewal fees are shown in the summary table above. Payment must be by certified check or money order made payable to the Florida Department of Health. By submitting renewal fees to Florida DOH, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education. Review current fees through Florida DOH before submitting your renewal.

Important: A Florida certificate that has been inactive or expired for 10 years or more automatically becomes null and void and may not be reactivated. If you hold a Florida certificate you do not currently use, track its status to avoid permanent loss of the credential.

CE Requirements for Florida RT Certificate Renewal

Florida requires the number of CE hours shown in the summary table above per biennial renewal period for Certified Radiologic Technologists.

CE structure:

  • 12 CE hours total per biennial renewal period
  • 1 of 12 hours must be a DOH-approved HIV/AIDS update course, or completion of “Florida’s Omnibus AIDS Act: A Brief Legal Guide for Health Care Professionals”
  • No more than 3 of 12 hours may be personal development courses — defined as courses not directly related to your field of practice, such as CPR
  • The balance of hours must be classified as technical radiation protection, equipment operation, or similar directly related topics
  • All CE must have been earned in the current renewal cycle
  • The same course cannot be repeated in the same renewal cycle

Approved CE providers:

CE providers must be approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control. A complete list of approved providers is available at radtechceproviders.floridahealth.gov.

ASRT CE reporting:

The ASRT submits CE information to Florida DOH monthly (approximately mid-month) for ASRT members who hold current Florida certification. If you have received your renewal notice and your CE information is not current, you may fax CE documentation to Florida DOH at 850-245-4791. According to Florida DOH, CE documentation is only accepted from licensees during the renewal notice period. Source: Florida DOH

Meeting Your CE Requirements: Florida requires 12 CE hours per biennial renewal period, including a mandatory 1-hour DOH-approved HIV/AIDS update course. No more than 3 hours may be personal development courses.

How to Renew Your Florida RT Certificate

  1. Complete required CE including the mandatory HIV/AIDS course before your renewal date
  2. Log into Florida DOH’s Licensure Services online renewal system
  3. Complete your online renewal application
  4. Pay the renewal fee shown in the summary table above by certified check or money order
  5. Submit renewal — by submitting fees, you acknowledge compliance with all CE requirements

For renewal questions, contact MQAOnlineService@FLhealth.gov or call the renewals/CE line at 850-488-0595.

Practical Notes for Florida RT Certificate Renewal

From the field: These notes reflect practical considerations for working RTs renewing a Florida certificate.
  • HIV/AIDS course is mandatory — plan for it. Florida’s HIV/AIDS CE requirement is unique to the state and must be completed every renewal period. It is not satisfied by standard ARRT CE. If you hold multiple state licenses, Florida’s HIV/AIDS requirement is an additional step beyond what most other states require.
  • Florida’s CE requirement is lower than most states. At 12 hours per biennium, Florida’s requirement is easier to meet for travel RTs managing CE across multiple state licenses.
  • ASRT CE is automatically reported to Florida. If you are an ASRT member with current Florida certification, ASRT submits your CE to Florida DOH monthly. Check your CE status with Florida DOH before submitting your renewal to avoid issues.
  • Expired renewal is significantly more expensive. See the summary table above for the difference between active-to-active and expired-to-active fees. Renewing on time is strongly recommended.
  • 10-year rule is a hard cutoff. A Florida certificate inactive or expired for 10 or more years cannot be reactivated under any circumstances. Monitor the status of any Florida certificate you hold, even if you are not currently practicing in the state.
  • Travel RTs: Florida CE is one of the easier states to maintain. With ASRT auto-reporting and a lower CE hour requirement than most states, Florida renewal is relatively straightforward. The HIV/AIDS course is the one unique item to plan for each cycle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to renew my Florida radiologic technologist certificate?

Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist certificates renew biennially — every two years. Source: Florida DOH

What is the Florida RT certificate renewal fee?

Based on Florida DOH sources reviewed in May 2026, the active-to-active renewal fee is $55. Renewing after expiration costs $155. An additional $40 applies per certification added after the first. Fees are subject to change — verify current fees through Florida DOH before submitting your renewal. Source: Florida DOH

How many CE hours are required for Florida RT renewal?

Florida requires 12 CE hours per biennial renewal period, including 1 hour of DOH-approved HIV/AIDS education. No more than 3 hours may be personal development courses. Source: Florida DOH

What is the HIV/AIDS CE requirement in Florida?

Florida requires completion of a DOH-approved one-hour HIV/AIDS update course, or reading “Florida’s Omnibus AIDS Act: A Brief Legal Guide for Health Care Professionals,” as part of every biennial renewal. This requirement is unique to Florida and must be completed regardless of ARRT CE status. Source: Florida DOH

What happens if my Florida RT certificate expires?

Renewing after expiration requires the expired-to-active fee shown in the summary table above rather than the standard active-to-active fee. A certificate that has been inactive or expired for 10 or more years automatically becomes null and void and may not be reactivated. Contact Florida DOH Licensure Services to determine current options if your certificate has expired. Source: Florida DOH

Does ASRT automatically report my CE to Florida?

Yes. The ASRT submits CE information to Florida DOH monthly (approximately mid-month) for ASRT members who hold current Florida certification. If your CE information is not reflected in your renewal notice, you may fax CE documentation to Florida DOH at 850-245-4791 during the renewal period. Source: Florida DOH

Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is based on Florida Department of Health sources reviewed in May 2026. Renewal requirements, fees, and CE requirements are subject to change. Fees are subject to change — verify current amounts directly with Florida DOH before submitting payment. Always review current renewal requirements directly with the Florida Department of Health, Radiation Control before submitting a renewal application. This page does not constitute legal or professional licensing advice. Verify at Florida DOH →
Change Log: 2026-05 — Page created. Data based on Florida Department of Health sources reviewed May 2026. Structural retrofit applied 2026-05 — data-field tagging added for automated update support.

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