Each state has its own set of CME requirements for physicians, making it essential to stay informed and fulfill these obligations to maintain licensure. In Nebraska, both MD and DO physicians have specific CME requirements, including a focus on certain topics and a minimum number of credits. Understanding and meeting these requirements is crucial, but it can be challenging to keep track of them all. To assist healthcare professionals in fulfilling their CME requirements, we have curated all the necessary topics and credits in one blog, making it easier for you to meet your CME needs.

CME Requirements:

• Total CME Credits Required: 50 hours every 2 years
• Category 1 Credits Required: All 50 hours must be in AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
• Controlled Substances Education: Effective October 1, 2018, physicians who prescribe controlled substances must complete at least three (3) hours of CME biennially regarding prescribing opioids, of which one half hour shall cover PDMPs.

For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation.

Meeting CME requirements is a crucial part of maintaining your medical license in Nebraska. By staying informed about the specific requirements for your licensure, you can ensure that you are fulfilling your educational obligations while staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in medical practice. Remember to keep accurate records of your CME activities to ensure compliance with the Nebraska Board of Medicine.

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Resources to Fulfill Nebraska’s CME Requirements

To assist healthcare professionals in fulfilling their specific CME requirements on controlled substances we've compiled a list of free resources:

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Free CME Controlled Substance Prescribing & Substance Abuse Education

1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers CME/CE activities on topics related to opioid and substance use disorders and addiction. NIDA CME/CE Activities
2. Pri-Med: Provides timely opioid CME courses to help primary care clinicians learn appropriate risk mitigation strategies and prevent substance use disorder. Pri-Med Opioid CME/CE
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Provides training modules on treating substance use disorders, effective communication in treating SUDs, and care coordination in the treatment of SUDs, eligible for free continuing education credits. Access CDC Training Modules

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Free CME Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

1. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): Offers a free 0.5-hour PDMP continuing education course specifically designed to satisfy Nebraska's PDMP education requirement. The course includes an on-demand training video and assessment, with a certificate of completion available after successfully completing the assessment.
   Nebraska DHHS – Free PDMP Continuing Education
2. Nebraska Medical Association (NMA): Provides access to the free 0.5-hour Nebraska PDMP CME activity developed in partnership with Nebraska DHHS. NMA lists the activity specifically under its free CME resources for fulfilling Nebraska's controlled-substance CME requirement.
   Nebraska Medical Association – Free PDMP CME

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DISCLAIMER: CME requirements listed above are based on information from the Nebraska 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.

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