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offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals,
paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course
requirements by the West Virginia Board of Medicine are
below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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EXPIRATION |
ACCEPTED CEUs |
HOURS |
LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS |
EXPIRATION |
Due Every 2 years
Due Based On Biennially
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American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education (AOA), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
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Hours Required 100
Max Online Hours null
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ACCEPTED CEUs |
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education (AOA), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
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HOURS |
Hours Required 100
Max Online Hours null
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REQUIRED TOPICS |
HOURS |
FREQUENCY |
REQUIRED TOPICS |
Category A/Category I/Content Area I
Complete 100 hours of CME designated as Category I or Category II by the American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), or the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) with the following requirements:
- A minimum of 50 hours of CME must be Category I.
- A maximum of 50 hours of CME may be Category II.
- The 3-hour Board-approved drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training CME can be used for 3 of the 50 Category I CME hours.
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50 |
2 years |
HOURS 50
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FREQUENCY 2 years
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Opioids and Controlled Substances
As a prerequisite to license renewal, a physician assistant who has prescribed, administered, or dispensed any controlled substance pursuant to a West Virginia license during the reporting period shall complete a Board-approved continuing education activity for a minimum of three hours of drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training.
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3 |
2 years |
HOURS 3
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FREQUENCY 2 years
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