To meet the continuing medical education (CME) requirements in Alabama, physicians (both MD and DO) must complete specific credit hours annually, with particular focus areas for those holding an Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate (ACSC). Here's a concise overview:
- CME Credits Required: 25 per year
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Required: 25
- Term: Annually
- Additional Requirement for ACSC Holders: 2 AMA Category 1 CME hours every 2 years in controlled substance prescribing practices, recognizing signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances, or prescribing for chronic pain management.
We at CME Trail have curated a collection of resources to assist you in meeting these requirements efficiently. By utilizing our platform, you can access a variety of CME topics and credits, simplifying the process of staying compliant with Alabama’s regulations.
These requirements ensure that healthcare professionals stay updated with the latest medical knowledge and practices, particularly in sensitive areas like controlled substances. For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation
Free Controlled Substance Prescribing CME Resources
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers CME/CE activities on topics related to opioid and substance use disorders and addiction. NIDA CME/CE Activities
- Pri-Med: Provides timely opioid CME courses to help primary care clinicians learn appropriate risk mitigation strategies and prevent substance use disorder. Pri-Med Opioid CME/CE
- Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Provides training modules on treating substance use disorders, effective communication in treating SUDs, and care coordination in the treatment of SUDs, eligible for free continuing education credits. Access CDC Training Modules
- UAB Division of Continuing Medical Education: Provides online courses developed by UAB faculty that qualify for CME credit, focusing on identifying substance use disorders and updates in substance use and mental health. UAB CME
