Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management and Addiction CE (Controlled Substance Prescribers)
Physicians authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances must complete 4.5 hours in pain management and/or addiction disorders every 3 years. DEA-licensed prescribers of buprenorphine-containing products must complete 12 hours of Category 1 CME in addiction medicine as part of their total CE every 3 years.

Course option: Effective Management of Acute and Chronic Pain with Opioid Analgesics, 2nd Edition

Medicinal Cannabis Certification
Physicians certifying patients for medicinal cannabis must complete 3 hours in medicinal cannabis every renewal period (6 hours with the initial certifying application).

One-Time Requirements

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Physicians in Pediatric, Radiology, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care specialties must complete 1 hour on pediatric abusive head trauma, one time, within 5 years of initial licensure.

Approved course: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma — Coming Soon

Domestic Violence
Primary care physicians must complete 3 hours on domestic violence, one time, within 3 years of initial licensure.

Approved course: Domestic Violence: The Kentucky Requirement

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.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management and Addiction CE (Controlled Substance Prescribers)
Physicians authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances must complete 4.5 hours in pain management and/or addiction disorders every 3 years. DEA-licensed prescribers of buprenorphine-containing products must complete 12 hours of Category 1 CME in addiction medicine as part of their total CE every 3 years (no Board pre-approval required for this coursework).

Course option: Prescription Opioids: Risk Management and Strategies for Safe Use

Medicinal Cannabis Certification
Physicians certifying patients for medicinal cannabis must complete 3 hours in medicinal cannabis every renewal period (6 hours with the initial certifying application).

One-Time Requirements

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Physicians in Pediatric, Radiology, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care specialties must complete 1 hour on pediatric abusive head trauma, one time, within 5 years of initial licensure.

Approved course: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma — Coming Soon

Domestic Violence
Primary care physicians must complete 3 hours on domestic violence, one time, within 3 years of initial licensure.

Approved course: Domestic Violence: The Kentucky Requirement

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.

One-Time Requirements

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
PAs must complete 1.5 hours on pediatric abusive head trauma, one time, within their first 2 years of licensure/prior to first renewal.

Approved course: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma — Coming Soon

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Effective July 15, 2024, PAs must complete 1 hour on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, one time, within their first 2 years of licensure/prior to first renewal (unless completed during PA school).

Course option: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementias: Insights for Early Detection and Care Planning

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Controlled Substance Prescribing (Schedule III-V)
PAs authorized to prescribe and administer Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substances must complete a minimum of 7.5 hours of approved CE on controlled substance diversion, pain management, addiction disorders, or use of Kentucky's prescription monitoring system, within their first 2 years of licensure/prior to first renewal and every renewal thereafter.

Course option: Prescription Opioids: Risk Management and Strategies for Safe Use

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.