Colorado CME Requirements

Colorado CME Requirements

Meet Your Colorado CME Requirements On-Demand

Colorado requires physicians to obtain 2 hours of continuing education in the area of controlled substances every 4 years for authorized prescribers.

Complete Colorado's continuing medical education requirements for license renewal in one place. Earn mandatory CME credits and access the latest insights through our expert-designed, on-demand courses. Tailored for busy healthcare professionals, our offerings provide a convenient path to stay updated and compliant with Colorado's regulations from anywhere.

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Controlled Substances CME Courses


Controlled Substance Prescribing

Mandatory

$70

Controlled Substance Prescribing

Learn about key principles of managing controlled substances, including legislation and regulation of medical practice and controlled substances, DEA licensure requirements and responsibilities, required elements of controlled substance prescribing, and the importance of prescription drug monitoring programs and risk mitigation.

1 Hour
Text Module

Credits Include: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

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Target Audience: This activity is intended for all healthcare professionals authorized to dispense controlled substances by the state in which they practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain DEA licensure requirements and responsibilities
  • Discuss required elements of controlled substance prescribing
  • Explain the rationale for risk mitigation strategies for controlled substance prescribing
  • Review indications, mechanisms, pharmacology, and forms of opioid therapy
  • Discuss opioid precautions, adverse events, and contraindications
  • Perform risk assessment, risk mitigation, and monitoring of opioid therapy

Background: This course was adapted from sections of the Clinical Care Options “Controlled Substance Prescribing and Substance Use Disorders—Comprehensive Education to Improve Quality of Care” program by Timothy Atkinson, PharmD, BCPS, CPE.

Release Date: Apr 1, 2024 | Expiration: Apr 1, 2027

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Abuse and Misuse of Controlled Substances

Mandatory

$70

Abuse and Misuse of Controlled Substances

Learn about the epidemiology of substance abuse and misuse, barriers to care, and how to facilitate screening and treatment.

1 Hour
Text Module

Credits Include: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

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Target Audience: This activity is intended for all healthcare professionals authorized to dispense controlled substances by the state in which they practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review epidemiology and definitions of substance and opioid use disorder (SUD, OUD) in the United States
  • Facilitate a standardized approach to screening for SUDs and intervening or referring for treatment
  • Evaluate opioid prescribing for the treatment of OUD

Background: This course was adapted from sections of the Clinical Care Options “Controlled Substance Prescribing and Substance Use Disorders—Comprehensive Education to Improve Quality of Care” program by Timothy Atkinson, PharmD, BCPS, CPE.

Release Date: Apr 1, 2024 | Expiration: Apr 1, 2027

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DEA MATE Act 8-Hour Training


DEA Course

Mandatory

$299

DEA Course: Controlled Substance Prescribing and Substance Use Disorders - Comprehensive Education to Improve Quality of Care

Join us for a series of nine interactive modules led by experts on controlled substances, substance use disorders, pain management, and opioid therapies. Opt for video or text formats to learn at your own pace, in your preferred style. This program fulfills the DEA MATE Act's 8-hour training requirement on opioids, other substance use disorders, and pain management.

8 Hours
Video & Text Modules

Credits Include: Up to 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AANP, AAPA, AAFP, COPE CE, ADA CERP, MOC, and MIPS

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Target Audience: All Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners including physicians, podiatrists, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants/physician associates who are authorized to dispense controlled substances by the state in which they practice.

Program Agenda:

  • Principles of Controlled Substance Prescribing
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies for Controlled Substances
  • Basics of Pain Management
  • Managing Opioid Therapy
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Opioid Use Disorder
  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Tobacco and Cannabis Use Disorder
  • Stimulant and Sedative Use Disorder
  • Reimbursement Codes for SUD Intervention

Release Date: May 31, 2023 | Expiration: May 30, 2026

New to the DEA MATE Act 8-hour requirement? Learn more at the DEA Resource Center.

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What are the Colorado Medical License CME Requirements?


Colorado Medical License CME Requirements

Every physician and physician assistant is required to complete at least two cumulative hours of training per renewal period in order to demonstrate competency regarding the topics/areas specified in section 12-30-114(1)(a), C.R.S.

This information is in accordance with the Colorado Medical Board. Please note that CME requirements are subject to change. We continue to make updates as we become aware of them. However, healthcare professionals should confirm the most current requirements with their state Board of Medicine for accuracy.