New Jersey requires 100 hours of CME for physicians every 2 years, with 1 hour in the area of controlled substances for authorized prescribers. Earn valuable CME credits required for renewing your New Jersey medical license through our expert-designed, on-demand courses. Tailored for busy healthcare professionals, these offerings provide a convenient way to stay updated and compliant with New Jersey's regulations, accessible from anywhere.
Controlled Substance Prescribing Learn about key principles of managing controlled substances, including legislation and regulation of medical practice and controlled substances, DEA licensure requirements and responsibilities, required elements of controlled substance prescribing, and the importance of prescription drug monitoring programs and risk mitigation.
Text Module Credits Include: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditBackground: This course was adapted from sections of the Clinical Care Options “Controlled Substance Prescribing and Substance Use Disorders—Comprehensive Education to Improve Quality of Care” program by Timothy Atkinson, PharmD, BCPS, CPE.
Release Date: Apr 1, 2024 | Expiration: Apr 1, 2027
DEA Course: Controlled Substance Prescribing and Substance Use Disorders - Comprehensive Education to Improve Quality of Care
Join us for a series of nine interactive modules led by experts on controlled substances, substance use disorders, pain management, and opioid therapies. Opt for video or text formats to learn at your own pace, in your preferred style. This program fulfills the DEA MATE Act's 8-hour training requirement on opioids, other substance use disorders, and pain management.
Video & Text ModulesCredits Include: Up to 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AANP, AAPA, AAFP, COPE CE, ADA CERP, MOC, and MIPS
Target Audience: All Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners including physicians, podiatrists, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants/physician associates who are authorized to dispense controlled substances by the state in which they practice.
Program Agenda:
Release Date: May 31, 2023 | Expiration: May 30, 2026
New to the DEA MATE Act 8-hour requirement? Learn more at the DEA Resource Center.
The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners requires 100 continuing medical education credits, of which at least 40 of such credits shall be in Category I.
FOR LICENSE RENEWAL STARTING IN 2019 AND EVERY RENEWAL THEREAFTER - One (1) of the required Category 1 Credits needs to be in 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.
This information is in accordance with the New Jersey State Board of medical Examiners. Please note that CME requirements are subject to change. We continue to make updates as we become aware of them. However, healthcare professionals should confirm the most current requirements with their state Board of Medicine for accuracy.
