Florida Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in Florida, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Holding oneself out as a physician assistant without being licensed is a third-degree felony punishable by a fine up to $5,000 (F.S. 458.347(10)). Practicing on an inactive or delinquent license is a first-degree misdemeanor up to 12 months and a third-degree felony at 12+ months (F.S. 456.065). Renewing after expiration raises the Active-to-Active fee to $380 ($660 after 120-day delinquent notification).Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: Florida Statutes (458.347, 456.065)
Related
- Full requirements: Florida Physician Assistant (PA) CE requirements
- When it's due: Florida Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Florida Physician Assistant (PA) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Florida Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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