Controlled Substance License Education Requirements

A controlled substance prescriber shall complete at least 3.5 hours of continuing education in one or more controlled substance prescribing classes, except dentists who shall complete at least two hours, that satisfy the requirements of Subsections (2)(b)(i – iii). SBIRT training is required (3.5 hours), starting January 1, 2024, which fulfills the licensing requirements for CE for the licensing period it was completed in and is only required to take it one time.

The Drug Enforcement Agency, Diversion Unit, is now requiring a one-time, eight-hour Medication Assisted Treatment Training for all DEA-registered practitioners.