Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for Pedorthist.
- A high school diploma or its equivalent.
- The minimum 120 hours of training must meet the following requirements:
- Must take place in a program approved by American Board of Certification (ABC).
- Training shall include the five domains: pedorthic assessment, techniques and applications, patient management, practice management, and professional responsibility.
- The internship must consist of 80 hours of pedorthic work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist, licensed pedorthist, an orthotist certified by the American Board of Certification (ABC), or a pedorthist certified by ABC.
- Completion of mandatory courses.
Application Process
- Provide a copy of high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Provide proof of completion of the minimum 120 hours of training from:
- From a program approved by American Board of Certification (ABC) or…
- If training obtained prior to January 1, 2009, proof of completion of the five domains: pedorthic assessment, techniques and applications, patient management, practice management, and professional responsibility.
- Proof of completion of internship consisting of 80 hours of pedorthic work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist, licensed pedorthist, an orthotist certified by the American Board of Certification (ABC), or a pedorthist certified by ABC.
- Submit documentation of completing the mandatory courses.
Name Change
If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license:
Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please log into your MQA Online Services Portal account to submit your request and enter your full name as it appears on your legal documentation. If you are submitting your request online, please attach/upload supporting documents, which must be one of the following:
- A copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court
- A divorce decree showing the name change
- A court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change)
- A copy of a certificate of naturalization or H1B Employment Visa (Note: Foreign applicants and/or licensees may not have state issued documents)
Any one of these will be accepted unless the department has a question about the authenticity of the document.
NOTE: Please allow 5-7 business days for your request to be processed. If you are requesting a name change outside of renewal and wish to receive a new license reflecting the name change, you must request a duplicate license and pay the $25.00 fee.
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health.
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $305.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $305.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $305.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $805.00 |
| Active to Retired | $55.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $55.00 |
If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $605.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $605.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $905.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $1,405.00 |
| Active to Retired | $655.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $655.00 |
If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $910.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $910.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $910.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $1,410.00 |
| Active to Retired | $660.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $660.00 |
Licenses become Null & Void1 on December 1, 2025.
By submitting the appropriate renewal fees to the department, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
1Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two renewal cycles, resulting in their license expiring.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| General Hours | 27 | Can be approved by FAOP, ABC or Board approved courses listed in CEBroker |
| Medical Error | 1 | Medical Error must be Board approved |
| Laws and Rules | 1 | Laws and Rules must be Board approved |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 | HIV/AIDS must be Board approved |
First Biennium Renewal: A licensee renewing a license for the first time are only required to complete a 1-hour Medical Errors course approved by the Board.
Board Rule Approved Providers
- Florida Board approved courses can be found at www.cebroker.com
- Courses offered by the FAOP and the ABC are approved for general hours
- Courses offered by a regionally accredited college or university
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
- 5 hours of Risk Management (general) continuing education for attending a Board meeting
Helpful Information
- If you are licensed in more than one of the below you are required to have a total of 30 hours: Othotists, Prosthetists, Pedorthists, Orthotic Fitters and Orthotic Fitter Assistants
There is no limit on the number of correspondence courses that a licensee can take, with the exception of videocassette courses, which shall not exceed 5 hours per subject.
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statute
Chapter 468, Part XIV: Orthotists & Prosthetists Practice Act
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 119: Public Records
Chapter 408: Health Care Administration
Chapter 112: Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions
Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B14: Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Administrative Code
