Renewal CE Requirements
Osteopathic Physicians
West Virginia DOs must complete 32 hours every renewal period, including a minimum of 16 hours of AOA Category 1-A; up to 16 hours may be AOA Category 2-B.
Elite Learning courses are considered AOA Category 2-B, which is accepted for up to 50% of the DO CE requirement.
Mandatory CE Topics
Nutrition
West Virginia's biennial CE requirement (50 hours for MDs, 32 hours for DOs) must now include content on nutrition; no separate additional hour count is specified by statute.
Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements
Controlled Substances Prescribing (Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing)
Effective July 1, 2024, West Virginia licensees who prescribed, administered, or dispensed controlled substances in the 2-year period preceding renewal must complete 3 hours on Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances, within their first year of licensure and every renewal thereafter (included in the total hours required for renewal). This updates the prior "drug diversion training" requirement.
Course option: Prescribing Opioids, Providing Naloxone, & Preventing Drug Diversion: The West Virginia 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.