NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
Licensees must complete a one-time requirement of 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting.
Every applicant for licensure as a physician or limited permit to practice medicine must complete coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse.
Licensees authorized to prescribe controlled substances are required to complete at least 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction by July 1, 2017, and every three years thereafter.
Mandated Training Related to Infection Control
All physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants must complete course work or training in accordance with Section 239 of the Public Health Law at the time of their initial licensure/registration and every four years thereafter.
Infection Control Training Provider #IC163.