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Here's what you need to renew your Ohio Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the State Medical Board of Ohio. 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.

Ohio : DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 49
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Duty to Report Misconduct
Ohio MDs and DOs must complete 1 hour on a licensee's duty to report misconduct every renewal period.

Note: The Board-provided video is currently the only approved training for this requirement and is not offered by Elite Learning.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Medical Marijuana Certificate to Recommend (CTR)
Physicians who wish to maintain or renew a medical marijuana CTR must complete 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credits on the topic every 2 years (for recertification/renewal only; initial certification requires an OSMA-certified course).

Course option: Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids

Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Providers
Providers of office-based opioid treatment must complete at least 8 hours related to substance use disorder and addiction every 2 years.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA 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.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: State Medical Board of Ohio
Phone: 6144663934
Fax:
Address: 30 East Broad Street 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio : MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 49
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Duty to Report Misconduct
Ohio MDs and DOs must complete 1 hour on a licensee's duty to report misconduct every renewal period.

Note: The Board-provided video is currently the only approved training for this requirement and is not offered by Elite Learning.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Medical Marijuana Certificate to Recommend (CTR)
Physicians who wish to maintain or renew a medical marijuana CTR must complete 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credits on the topic every 2 years (for recertification/renewal only; initial certification requires an OSMA-certified course).

Course option: Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids

Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Providers
Providers of office-based opioid treatment must complete at least 8 hours related to substance use disorder and addiction every 2 years.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA 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.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: State Medical Board of Ohio
Phone: 6144663934
Fax:
Address: 30 East Broad Street 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio : PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 100
Mandatory Hours: 12
Elective Hours: 88
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Renewal CE Requirements

Physician Assistants
Ohio PAs must provide proof of current NCCPA certification.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Physician-Delegated Prescriptive Authority
PAs with physician-delegated prescriptive authority must complete 12 hours in pharmacology every renewal period.

Course option: Optimizing Opioid Safety and Efficacy — Coming Soon

Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Providers
PAs authorized to provide office-based opioid treatment must complete at least 8 hours related to substance use disorder and addiction every 2 years.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA 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.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: State Medical Board of Ohio
Phone: 6144663934
Fax:
Address: 30 East Broad Street 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215

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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.