Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements
Opioid or Pain Management CE (Prescriptive Authority)
New Hampshire licensees with prescriptive authority who hold an NH-DEA license must complete 3 hours of opioid- or pain-management-related CME as part of their total CE requirement every renewal period. The course must be AMA PRA Category 1 or ACCME-accredited and address opioid prescribing for pain management or treatment of opioid use disorders.
Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing
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.