Mandatory CE Topics
End-of-Life Care
New Jersey MDs and DOs must complete 2 hours in topics related to end-of-life care every 2 years.
Course option: Assessment and Management of Pain at the End of Life
Prescription Opioid Drugs
MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete 1 hour on topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion, every 2 years.
Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing
Sexual Misconduct Prevention
Commencing with the biennial renewal period beginning July 1, 2025, MDs and DOs must complete 2 hours of Category I CME on sexual misconduct prevention every 2 years, covering topics including informed consent for sensitive procedures, interacting with patients who have been sexually abused or harassed, bystander intervention and reporting duties, and identifying human trafficking.
Course option: Professional Boundaries and Sexual Misconduct in Medicine
One-Time Requirements
Cultural Competency
MDs and DOs must complete 6 hours in cultural competency, one time.
Course option: Cultural Meanings of Death and Dying — Coming Soon
Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements
Optional Menopause CE
MDs and DOs may apply up to 3 optional credits of CE on menopause and perimenopause topics toward their existing biennial CE total; these credits are optional and do not add to the overall hour requirement.
Office-Based Anesthesia Privileges
Physicians who administer or monitor general anesthesia in an office setting must complete at least 60 hours of Category 1 CME in anesthesia every 3 years; those administering regional anesthesia must complete at least 8 hours; those administering conscious sedation must complete at least 8 hours of Category 1 or 2 CME in anesthesia services, including moderate sedation, every 3 years.
Course option: Moderate Sedation
Perinatal Care Providers
Physicians and PAs who provide perinatal care and treatment to pregnant persons must complete 1 credit on implicit and explicit bias every renewal period.
Course option: Maternal Health Disparities
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.