3 Mandatory Hours
97 Elective Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Connecticut Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physician licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Connecticut Physician: DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 43
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Mandatory CE Topics

Infectious Disease
Connecticut MDs and DOs must complete at least 1 hour on infectious disease, including HIV/AIDS, once every 6 years.

Course option: HIV/AIDS Update for Clinicians

Risk Management
At least 1 hour on risk management, which may include prescribing controlled substances and pain management, once every 6 years.

Course option: Medical Errors and the United States Healthcare System

Sexual Assault
At least 1 hour on sexual assault, once every 6 years.

Course option: Sexual Assault

Domestic Violence
At least 1 hour on domestic violence, once every 6 years.

Course option: Domestic and Sexual Violence

Cultural Competency
At least 1 hour on cultural competency, including systemic racism, explicit and implicit bias, racial disparities, and the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse persons, once every 6 years.

Course option: Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities

Behavioral Health
Two hours in behavioral health (suicide prevention, or diagnosing/treating cognitive conditions or veteran-related mental health conditions), at first renewal and at least once every 6 years thereafter.

Course option: Suicide Assessment and Prevention

Federal Requirements

DEA MATE Act Requirement
DEA-registered practitioners, except those who are solely veterinarians, must complete an 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This applies one time to DEA registrations or renewals submitted on or after June 27, 2023.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA Requirement

Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Phone: 8605097566
Fax:
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Hearing-Office/Connecticut-Medical-Examining-Board/Connecticut-Medical-Examining-Board
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS#13PHO P. O. Box 340308 Hartford, 06134
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Connecticut Physician: MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 43
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Infectious Disease
Connecticut MDs and DOs must complete at least 1 hour on infectious disease, including HIV/AIDS, once every 6 years.

Course option: HIV/AIDS Update for Clinicians

Risk Management
At least 1 hour on risk management, which may include prescribing controlled substances and pain management, once every 6 years.

Course option: Medical Errors and the United States Healthcare System

Sexual Assault
At least 1 hour on sexual assault, once every 6 years.

Course option: Sexual Assault

Domestic Violence
At least 1 hour on domestic violence, once every 6 years.

Course option: Domestic and Sexual Violence

Cultural Competency
At least 1 hour on cultural competency, including systemic racism, explicit and implicit bias, racial disparities, and the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse persons, once every 6 years.

Course option: Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities

Behavioral Health
Two hours in behavioral health (suicide prevention, or diagnosing/treating cognitive conditions or veteran-related mental health conditions), at first renewal and at least once every 6 years thereafter.

Course option: Suicide Assessment and Prevention

Federal Requirements

DEA MATE Act Requirement
DEA-registered practitioners, except those who are solely veterinarians, must complete an 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This applies one time to DEA registrations or renewals submitted on or after June 27, 2023.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA Requirement

Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Phone: 8605097566
Fax:
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Hearing-Office/Connecticut-Medical-Examining-Board/Connecticut-Medical-Examining-Board
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS#13PHO P. O. Box 340308 Hartford, 06134
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Connecticut Physician: PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 100
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 97
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Mandatory CE Topics

Controlled Substance Prescribing and Pain Management
Connecticut PAs must complete 1 hour on prescribing controlled substances and pain management every 2 years.

Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

PTSD, Suicide, and Grief Screening
For registration periods starting on or after January 1, 2022, PAs must complete 2 hours on screening for PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and suicide prevention, at first renewal and at least once every 6 years thereafter.

Note: This training must be administered by the AAPA (or its successor organization), a hospital or licensed healthcare institution, or a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Federal Requirements

DEA MATE Act Requirement
DEA-registered practitioners, except those who are solely veterinarians, must complete an 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This applies one time to DEA registrations or renewals submitted on or after June 27, 2023.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA Requirement

Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Phone: 8605097566
Fax:
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Hearing-Office/Connecticut-Medical-Examining-Board/Connecticut-Medical-Examining-Board
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS#13PHO P. O. Box 340308 Hartford, 06134
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.