Navigating the continuing medical education (CME) requirements in Colorado is essential for maintaining licensure for both MD and DO physicians. With a focus on comprehensive care and the responsible management of medications, the state emphasizes the importance of targeted learning in certain areas.
Colorado CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:
- Total CME Credits Required: 50 credits over a 2-year licensing cycle.
- Credit Type: All CME must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
- Specific Training: At least 2 hours of CME must be focused on opioid prescribing best practices, recognizing substance use disorders, managing patient referrals for treatment, and utilizing the Electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
- Exemptions: Physicians with national board certifications that include equivalent substance use prevention training, or those who do not prescribe opioids, may be exempt from the 2-hour requirement.
CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to Colorado's guidelines. We provide a variety of educational resources, from a question bank, summarized guidelines, guideline based algorithms, and a price transparency tool designed to fulfill the state-mandated topics while also fitting into busy schedules.
By staying informed and utilizing the educational materials available through CME Trail, healthcare professionals in Colorado can ensure they meet their CME requirements effectively and conveniently.
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 Pain Management, Opioid Use and Addiction 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
