Michigan CME Requirements

Michigan requires 150 hours of CME for physicians every 3 years, with 3 hours in the area of controlled substances. Earn valuable CME credits required for renewing your Michigan medical license through our expert-designed, on-demand courses. Tailored for busy healthcare professionals, these offerings provide a convenient way to stay updated and compliant with Michigan's regulations, accessible from anywhere.

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Controlled Substances CME Courses

Controlled Substance Prescribing

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.

Text Module Credits Include: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

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

Abuse and Misuse of Controlled Substances

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.

Text Module

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

Pain Management Overview

Pain Management Overview

Expert review of the basics of pain management, including pain assessment and identification of effective treatment options.

Text Module

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

DEA MATE Act 8-Hour Training

DEA Course

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.

Video & Text Modules

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.

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What are the Michigan Medical License CME Requirements?

Michigan Medical License CME Requirements

Each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board of which a minimum 75 hours of the required 150 hours must be earned in courses or programs designated as Category 1 programs.

Effective December 6, 2017 a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of pain and symptom management.

This information is in accordance with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing. 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.