Effective July 1, 2013, all licensed physicians and physician assistants are required to complete a 3 hour course on Pain Prescribing Practices and Drug Diversion. This CME activity must receive pre-approval from the Board as outlined in SB 437 and passed at the 2012 Legislative Session.
Any physician or physician assistant licensed after July 1, 2013, must complete the 3 hour CME within one year of licensure. All other physicians and physician assistants must complete the 3 hour requirement before their next license renewal.