The Florida Board of CSW, MFT, and MHC require licensees to complete 30 hours of continuing education to renew their license between April 30, 2019 through March 31, 2021. This bundle is approved to meet all of the requirements.
The board requires 25 general hours, 2 hours of Medical Errors Prevention, 3 hours of Ethics and Boundaries or Teletherapy, 3 hours of Laws and Rules (in the 25 general hours), and 2 hours of Domestic Violence (at least every 3rd renewal in the 25 general hours).
*As of 3/31/2023, they will also require 4 hours of Qualified Supervisor Training for those who are approved, qualified supervisors.
*As of 11/20/2020, the Board has clarified language that in order to renew, licensees must take 3 Hours relating to Professional Ethics and Boundaries or Telehealth; however, “the same course may not be taken in consecutive renewal periods.” So if you take Teletherapy after November 20, 2021, you will need to take Ethics and Boundaries for your 2023 renewal and vice versa.
This bundle includes:
2 hours of Medical Errors 20-765102
3 hours of Florida Laws and Rules Update for Mental Health 20-765115
3 hours of Ethics and Boundaries 20-764480
2 hours of Domestic Violence 20-683367
3 hours of Sleep Disorders 20-299175
3 hours of EMDR 20-774034
3 hours of Telemental Health in Florida 20-802150
3 hours of Creative Therapies: Utilizing Art, Music, Pet, Aroma, and Dance in Therapy 20-775464
3 hours of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition 20-693225
2 hours of Shyness Causes and Impact 20-765199
2 hours of Special Populations-Counseling Different Ethnicities, Minorities, Age Groups, Sexual Orientations and Disabilities 20-694241
2 hours of Technology-Assisted Therapy and Tools 20-660720
*You can switch out any of the above courses by emailing us at ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com. If you would like to take the 4 hours of Qualified Supervisor Course, you can switch coursework out for that, as well.
Authors: Leesa M. Robertson M.Ed., CAP, NCC, LMHC, Rebecca Jamison, M.Ed., CAP, David Simpson, M.Ed.
Relevance: These courses are designed for master’s level counselors, addiction professions who have direct client contact.
Course ID: Listed above
Provider Number: 50-204
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Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.
NAADAC Provider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.
All 50 state alcohol and drug certification boards accept NAADAC approved hours with the exception of Illinois and Louisiana (both states allow for professionals to pay a fee and apply NAADAC hours)
Beyond National Approvals which meet most state and certification board requirements individual state board approvals for this course:
CEBroker Provider ID: 50-204
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, And Marriage and Family Therapist Board
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.
California Board of Nursing accepts hours approved by other state boards.
States that accept NBCC hours for LPC or LMHC:
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.
States that accept NBCC hours for LMFT:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin
States that accept NBCC hours for SW:
Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin
This bundle of courses will fulfill the required 7 hours outside of the general hours needed for a dentist or dental hygienist to renew their license. 
Florida Certification Board requires 20 hours of continuing education to renew an MCAP or a CAP certification. The bundle includes all of the courses necessary to meet this requirement. 
The Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists require LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs to earn 35 hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license. This bundle will meet all of the requirements for license renewal.
When you suspect someone is being abused you can take steps to help. This course will explore different types of abuse and how to report in Delaware. We will explore the timeline for reporting and the procedures that must take place. 
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Every day counselors, nurses, psychiatric technicians, and others are called upon to intervene in crisis situations that may become dangerous if not handled properly. 
Anxiety diagnosis includes many different types of anxiety that come from various stimuli. This course will explore the six types of anxiety in children and adolescents.
Burning mouth syndrome is the generally used medical term for chronic or recurrent burning in the mouth without an obvious cause.
The credential of Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) is awarded through the Florida Certification Board. 
NAADAC
This course is designed to provide dental professionals with practical strategies to facilitate the discussion and treatment of oral malodor in the dental office.
Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
Florida Board of Dentistry
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. This course will provide an introduction to this technique.
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This course will explore ethics in the field of dental hygiene. We will identify the principles outlined in The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics created by the American Dental Association. The Code establishes concise standards of behavior to guide the public’s expectations of the profession and supports existing dental hygiene practices, laws, and regulations.
This course will explore the equipment, personnel and practice concepts for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We will explore the function of the machine, ways to improve patient outcomes as well as general and specific safety practices.
This course will explore the definition, history, and types of hepatitis. We will identify the ways of transmission, vaccinations and ways of treating this disease.
The purpose of this course is to provide information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This course will give an overview of HIPAA, privacy regulations, define and describe how to handle confidential information and will 
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Human trafficking is the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others.
Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common problem that affects many dental patients. This course will explore the prevention and over-the-counter treatments, including desensitizing toothpastes as well as in-office treatments.
This course will explore the potential risk of, signs and symptoms for and tools for diagnosing internet addiction. We will explore how and why an individual is tempted to overuse of the internet and ways to treat this addiction.
This course will explore how a leader is developed and what traits they must have to be effective. We will identify the types of leadership styles. We will discuss how to identify potential leaders.
Naturally, increasing the availability of any drug will increase its use and will increase the problems arising from that use. This course will look at the drug, its effects, and how the legalization will affect substance abuse, dependence, mental health, and treatment.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research shows that when treating substance-use disorders, a combination of medication and behavioral therapies is most successful. MAT is clinically driven with a focus on individualized patient care. 
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Oral cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 37,000 Americans this year. As a dental professional you may be the most thoroughly trained and the most sensitive to early, subtle changes in the mouth that could signal trouble. Early detection is key to the survival of this disease. This course will explore what oral cancer is, the signs and symptoms you should be screening for, diagnosis of and treatment for oral cancer.
This course will explore the prevalence, signs and how to respond to an overdose. We will explore what an overdose is, what the signs are and how and when to use Narcan, rescue breathing and CPR.
Pain is an individualized concept that requires an equally individualized solution. 
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Workplace impairment refers to the inability to function in a usual capacity and it can lead to devastating effects on patients, colleagues, and healthcare facilities. A growing number of healthcare professionals misuse drugs or alcohol during their careers.
A Certified Recovery Residence Administrator is the person responsible for the overall management of a recovery residence. He or she ensures the resident’s rights are respected and the staff administer care according to the FARR code of 
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This course will serve as a refresher course on what a first responder is, how are they protected, what constitutes a medical emergency, what to do for many common emergencies, how medical emergencies should be transported, advice on psychological trauma and the emotional toll on responders, themselves.
Recovery housing is a service delivery modality that simultaneously addresses the social support and housing needs of those in recovery from substance use disorders. The needs of the resident can go beyond the treatment of the addiction itself. Staff needs to be ready to address the community setting, medical or dental issues that could come up, and the needs of the resident’s mental health, as so frequently dual issues, are occurring.
This course will explore the risk factors for adolescent alcohol and drug use. We will discuss statistics, reasons for use, how use can hurt teens, and how professionals and the community treat alcohol use and other drugs.
All dentists, regardless of DEA licensing, are required by the Florida Board of Dentistry to take a two-hour continuing education (CE) course on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances during licensure renewal. This course explores factors that contribute to safe medication administration.
Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. 
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Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Sleep is a behavioral state that is a natural part of every individual’s life. We spend about one-third of our lives asleep. Nonetheless, people generally know little about the importance of this essential activity. It affects our health and mental wellness in a paramount fundamental way.
Successful counseling with members of various minority groups, including ethnic background, age, sex, sexual orientation, and disability groups, requires education and self-reflection. There are implications for counseling theory, research, practice, and training. This course will explore the various special populations and what those in the counseling field should consider offering cultural pluralism and sensitivity.
Telemental health has grown in popularity over the last decade as a way for therapists to offer their services via an online or a virtual setting through live interactive video conferencing.
Telemental health has grown in popularity over the last decade as a way for therapists to offer their services via an online or a virtual setting through live interactive video conferencing.
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