Navigating the diverse CME requirements set by each state can be a complex task. In Arizona, the demand for CME credits is substantial, with specific directives on credit requirements. To ease this process, CME Trail has compiled all the necessary CME topics and credits for Arizona in one comprehensive resource.
Arizona CME Requirements for MD Physicians:
- CME Credits Required: 40 hours every 2 years
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 40 hours (AOA Category 1-A acceptable)
- DEA Registration Holders: Minimum of 3 hours in opioid-related, substance use disorder-related, or addiction-related CME each renewal cycle
Arizona CME Requirements for DO Physicians:
- CME Credits Required: 40 hours every 2 years
- AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)™: 24 hours
- Additional Credits: Up to 16 hours annually from AMA Category 1 (ACCME-accredited)
- DEA Registration Holders: Minimum of 3 hours in opioid-related, substance use disorder-related, or addiction-related CME each renewal cycle
To assist healthcare professionals in Arizona, CME Trail offers a curated selection of CME resources tailored to meet these requirements. Simplify your CME journey by utilizing our accessible platform, where you can find relevant materials to meet your educational needs. For a more detailed look at these requirements, including the types of CME credits accepted and specific subjects to focus on, consult the Federation of State Medical Board.
Free Opioid Related, Substance Use Disorder Related, Addiction Related CME Resources
1. 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
