3 Mandatory Hours
57 Elective Hours
60 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your North Carolina Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the North Carolina Medical 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.

North Carolina : DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 60
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 57
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Controlled Substances Prescribing
North Carolina MDs and DOs who prescribe opioid and non-opioid controlled substances must complete 3 hours every renewal period covering controlled substance prescribing practices, prescribing for chronic pain management, recognizing signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and non-opioid treatment options.

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

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: North Carolina Medical Board
Phone: 9193261109
Fax:
Website: https://www.ncmedboard.org/
Address: 3127 Smoketree Court Raleigh, NC 27604
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North Carolina : MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 60
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 57
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Controlled Substances Prescribing
North Carolina MDs and DOs who prescribe opioid and non-opioid controlled substances must complete 3 hours every renewal period covering controlled substance prescribing practices, prescribing for chronic pain management, recognizing signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and non-opioid treatment options.

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

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: North Carolina Medical Board
Phone: 9193261109
Fax:
Website: https://www.ncmedboard.org/
Address: 3127 Smoketree Court Raleigh, NC 27604
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North Carolina : PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 48
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Controlled Substances Prescribing
North Carolina PAs who prescribe opioid and non-opioid controlled substances must complete 2 hours every renewal period covering controlled substance prescribing practices, prescribing for chronic pain management, recognizing signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances, and non-opioid treatment options.

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

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: North Carolina Medical Board
Phone: 9193261109
Fax:
Website: https://www.ncmedboard.org/
Address: 3127 Smoketree Court Raleigh, NC 27604
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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.