Renewal CE Requirements
Osteopathic Physicians
Washington DOs must complete 150 hours every 3 years, including a minimum of 60 hours of Category 1. DOs are exempt from (but encouraged to complete) the PA/MD Telehealth training mandate.
Mandatory CE Topics
Health Equity Training
Beginning January 1, 2024, Washington licensees must complete 2 hours of health equity training every 4 years.
Course option: Cultural Competence: An Overview
One-Time Requirements
Suicide Assessment Training
Licensees must complete 6 hours of suicide assessment training, one time, in their first renewal cycle.
Course option: Suicide Assessment and Prevention
Opioid Prescribing Best Practices
Beginning January 1, 2019, licensees authorized to prescribe opioids must complete 1 hour related to opioid best-prescribing practices, one time, in their first renewal cycle.
Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing
Long-Acting Opioid or Methadone Prescribers
Prescribers of long-acting opioids or methadone should complete 4 hours on this topic, one time.
Required course combination:
Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing
Developing a Safe Opioid Treatment Plan for Managing Chronic Pain
Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements
Medical Cannabis Authorization
Healthcare providers authorized to participate in Washington's Medical Cannabis Program must complete 3 hours related to medical cannabis (frequency not specified by rule).
Course option: Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids
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.