Keeping up with continuing medical education (CME) requirements is essential for healthcare professionals in Kentucky. With specific credit mandates and a focus on particular subject areas, staying compliant can be challenging. At CME Trail, we've compiled Kentucky's CME requirements to simplify your educational journey. For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation.

Kentucky CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:

• Total CME Credits Required: Physicians must complete 60 hours of CME every 3 years.
• Category 1 Credits: Of the 60 hours, at least 30 must be in Category 1.
• KASPER, Pain Management, or Addiction Disorders: For each 3-year cycle, licensees authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances must complete at least 4.5 hours of approved continuing education in KASPER, pain management, addiction disorders, or a combination of these subjects.

CME Trail offers a comprehensive collection of resources to help you meet Kentucky's CME requirements efficiently. Our platform provides easy access to relevant materials, enabling you to stay compliant with state regulations.

To assist healthcare professionals in fulfilling their specific CME requirements on domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and controlled prescribing & substance abuse disorder, we've compiled a list of free resources:

Free CME Controlled Substance Prescribing & Substance Abuse Education

1. Kentucky Board of Medical Examiners - offers a list of resources to fulfill the requirements for the state's KASPER, pain management, and addiction disorders. Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure — CME & Approved Courses

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DISCLAIMER: CME requirements listed above are based on information from the Kentucky Medical Board and may be subject to change. State guidelines may vary, and it is the responsibility of each physician to verify the necessary state-specific CME criteria.