The District of Columbia requires 50 hours of CME for physicians every 2 years that includes 5 hours in a topic designated as a public health priority and 1 course on the subject of pharmacology.*
Complete the District of Columbia’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 regulations from anywhere.
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.
Credits Include: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Target Audience: This activity is intended for all healthcare professionals authorized to dispense controlled substances by the state in which they practice.
Learning Objectives:
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
Add to CartMandatory
$70
Pain Management Overview
Expert review of the basics of pain management, including pain assessment and identification of effective treatment options.
Credits Include: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Target Audience: This activity is intended for all healthcare professionals authorized to dispense controlled substances by the state in which they practice.
Learning Objectives:
Background: This course was adapted from the Clinical Care Options “Basics of Pain Management” program by Timothy Atkinson, PharmD, BCPS, CPE.
Release Date: Apr 1, 2024 | Expiration: Apr 1, 2027
Add to CartMandatory
$50
Identifying and Managing Implicit Bias
Gain in-depth knowledge on the current best practices for healthcare professionals in recognizing their own implicit bias and develop strategies to mitigate it.
Credits Include: 1.0 ACCME, ANCC, ACPE
Target Audience: This program is intended for all healthcare professionals including physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and any other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Learning Objectives:
Faculty:
Jabraan Pasha, MD
VP of Health Equity
Greenwood Health
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Release Date: Oct 15, 2024 | Expiration: Oct 14, 2027
Add to CartMandatory
$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.
Credits Include: Up to 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AANP, AAPA, AAFP, COPE CE, ADA CERP, MOC, and MIPS
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:
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.
Add to CartOptional
$65
Clinician Health and Well-being: Reversing Burnout Using the Four Pillars of Health
This course delves into the critical issue of clinician burnout, identifying key stressors and common triggers within the healthcare profession. It emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness through the Four Pillars of Health: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Relaxation as well as socialization. Participants will receive practical strategies and actionable tips to prevent burnout, enhance resilience and promote ongoing health and well-being.
Credits Include: 2.5 ACCME, ANCC, ACPE
Target Audience: This program is intended for physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and any other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Learning Objectives:
Faculty:
Gabriela Cora, MD, DLFAPA, MHA, MBA
President & CEO
CoraLG, Inc.
Miami, Florida
Release Date: Oct 14, 2024 | Expiration: Oct 13, 2027
Add to CartOptional
$50
Optimizing Cardiovascular Health: Attaining LDL-C Targets Through Comprehensive Therapeutic Approaches—A Primary Care Update
Learn strategies for selecting the most appropriate dyslipidemia treatment according to guideline recommendations and understand how emerging treatment targets can better help those with or at risk for ASCVD.
Credits Include: 1.0 ACCME, ANCC, ACPE
Target Audience: This program is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for people living with dyslipidemia.
Learning Objectives:
Faculty:
Rachel M. Bond, MD, FACC
System Director, Women’s Heart Health
Dignity Health, Arizona
Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
Creighton University School of Medicine
Chandler, IL
Release Date: Aug 21, 2024 | Expiration: Aug 21, 2027
Add to CartOptional
$50
The Art of Healing: Mastering MASH Management in Primary Care
Learn the risk factors for diagnosing MASLD/MASH and strategies to implement guideline recommendations to better tailor testing and treatment to meet patients’ needs.
Credits Include: 1.0 AMA, ANCC, ACPE
Target Audience: This program is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients living with or at risk of MASLD/MASH.
Learning Objectives:
Faculty:
Tedra D. Gray, MS, ACNP-BC
Lead Management Advance Practice Provider
Department of Medicine
Department of Gastroenterology
Sinai Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Release Date: Aug 28, 2024 | Expiration: Aug 28, 2027
Add to CartOptional
$50
Screening, Diagnosing, and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Gain in-depth knowledge on the current landscape of and best practices for diagnosing and treating patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Credits Include: 1.0 ACCME, ANCC, ACPE
Target Audience: This program is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for people living with or at risk of dementia.
Learning Objectives:
Faculty:
Raymond Scott Turner, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology
Director, Memory Disorders Program
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Release Date: Aug 7, 2024 | Expiration: Aug 7, 2027
Add to CartAs part of the renewal process, regulations have been implemented for all professions under the Board of Medicine that will require licensees to complete at least 10% of their required total continuing education hours in topics identified by the Director of the Department of Health as public health priorities. For example, physicians have a 50-hour requirement, so at least 5 hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority. These topics include but are not limited to: responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management and implicit bias.
In addition, the below specific continuing education hours count toward the total 150 required hours.
This information is in accordance with the District of Columbia Board of Medicine. 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.
*Additional required courses are currently being developed and will be posted on this page once ready.
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