| EXPIRATION | ACCEPTED CEUs | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| LICENSE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| EXPIRATION | ||
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Due Date Mar 1 Due Every 2 years Due Based On Odd Years |
ACCME-Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA- American Medical Association |
Hours Required 100 Max Online Hours null |
| ACCEPTED CEUs | ||
| ACCME-Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA- American Medical Association | ||
| HOURS | ||
|
Hours Required 100 Max Online Hours null |
| REQUIRED TOPICS | HOURS | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED TOPICS | ||
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Category A/Category I/Content Area I At least 40 hours of such continuing education must be in course or programs which meet the criteria of Category I courses or programs established by the AMA or AAPA. |
40 | 2 years |
| HOURS 40 | FREQUENCY 2 years | |
|
Opioids and Controlled Substances Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances, except veterinarians, shall be required, as a prerequisite to obtaining or renewing their professional licenses, to complete appropriate training relative to: (i) effective pain management; (ii) the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication; (iii) identification of patients at risk for substance use disorders; (iv) counseling patients about the side effects, addictive nature and proper storage and disposal of prescription medications; (v) appropriate prescription quantities for prescription medications that have an increased risk of abuse; and (vi) opioid antagonists, overdose prevention treatments and instances in which a patient may be advised on both the use of and ways to access opioid antagonists and overdose prevention treatments. The boards of registration for each professional license that requires this training shall develop the standards for appropriate training programs. |
N/A | 2 years |
| HOURS N/A | FREQUENCY 2 years | |
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Pharmacology For physician assistants with prescription privileges at least 4 CMEs must be in pharmacology |
4 | 2 years |
| HOURS 4 | FREQUENCY 2 years |
| BOARD INFORMATION |
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| Massachusetts Board of Physician Assistant Registration\n |
| http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/dhpl/physician-assistants |
| http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/dhpl/physician-assistants/licensing/license-renewal-information.html |
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