Basic requirement for physicians
- 100 hours, 40 of which must be Category 1, 60 can be Category 2 or equivalent biennially
- The following content-specific CME must be completed:
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- 6 hours on cultural competence (for physicians licensed prior to 3/2/2005, the cultural competence hours are in addition to 100 hour requirement)
- 2 hours in end-of-life care
- 1 hour on topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction and diversion