A background check revealed an employee's HIV status. Under Florida law, that's a criminal violation.
Florida requires every licensed healthcare practitioner to complete HIV/AIDS training at initial licensure and as part of CE renewal. This course covers the opt-out testing process, strict confidentiality rules unique to Florida law, partner notification requirements, and what you owe every patient from the moment an HIV test is ordered.
Start 14-day free trialIf you are licensed in Florida, FL Statute 381.0034 requires HIV/AIDS training at initial licensure and as part of continuing education for license renewal.
Course Details
15 minutes
State
Florida Law
Online, self-paced
What your team will learn
- Florida's mandatory HIV/AIDS training requirement and who it applies to
- What the law requires before ordering an HIV test (opt-out consent)
- How to deliver results and what comes next
- Confidentiality of HIV records under Florida law (stricter than HIPAA)
- Your role in partner notification
- Pregnant women and HIV testing requirements
- Reporting requirements and PrEP awareness obligations
Who needs this training?
If you are licensed in Florida, FL Statute 381.0034 requires HIV/AIDS training at initial licensure and as part of CE renewal. R = Required by regulation. S = Strongly recommended.
| Practice Type | Status | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Practices & Medical Groups | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Dental Offices | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Urgent Care Centers | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Home Health Agencies | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Behavioral Health & SUD Treatment | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Chiropractic Offices | Recommended (if FL) | Best practice |
| Physical Therapy & Rehab Clinics | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Pharmacies | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Mental Health Private Practices | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Community Health Centers (FQHCs) | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
| Telehealth Providers | Required (if FL) | FL Stat. 381.0034 |
Which roles must complete this training?
If you are licensed in Florida, HIV/AIDS training is required at initial licensure and at CE renewal:
- Physicians and PAs: Required at initial licensure and CE renewal
- Dentists and dental hygienists: Required at initial licensure and CE renewal
- Nurses (RN, LPN, NP): Required at initial licensure and CE renewal
- Pharmacists: Required at initial licensure and CE renewal
- Other licensed practitioners: Optometrists and practitioners covered under FL chapters 467, 468 Part IV, 483
This is a licensure CE requirement, not an annual requirement. Training is required at initial licensure and at each CE renewal cycle.
Common Florida HIV/AIDS training questions
Who is required to complete Florida HIV/AIDS training?
All healthcare practitioners licensed under specific Florida statutes must complete HIV/AIDS training at initial licensure and as part of CE renewal. This includes physicians, PAs, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, pharmacists, and other practitioners covered by FL Statute 381.0034.
What are Florida's HIV confidentiality rules?
Florida law imposes strict confidentiality protections for HIV-related information that go beyond HIPAA. Unauthorized disclosure of HIV test results is a criminal misdemeanor. Access to HIV records is limited even within the healthcare organization. Written specific authorization is required for most disclosures.
What is opt-out testing?
Under Florida law, HIV testing follows an opt-out model. Patients are informed that an HIV test will be performed as part of routine care and may decline (opt out). This replaced the previous requirement for specific written consent. The change aims to normalize HIV testing and increase early detection.
What are the partner notification requirements?
Florida has a partner notification program managed by the Department of Health. Healthcare providers who diagnose HIV are required to report to the DOH. The DOH then handles partner notification - providers are not required to directly notify partners. The patient's identity is protected in the notification process.
If you're licensed in Florida, this HIV/AIDS training is required for your CE renewal
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Start 14-day free trialRegulatory Disclaimer
Training requirements vary by organization type, size, state, payer mix, and accreditation. This guide reflects common federal and state requirements as of April 2026 and is not legal advice. Consult your compliance officer or legal counsel for requirements specific to your organization. State-specific content currently covers CA, TX, FL, NY, and IL. Additional states may have requirements not listed here. Last reviewed: April 2026.