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Texas Professional License Requirements
PHYSICIANS (MD/DO)
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Physicians (MD/DO) need to complete at least 48 hours of continuing medical education every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). At least 24 of these hours must be in formal courses (AMA Category 1 or equivalent). PAIN MANAGEMENT AND THE PRESCRIPTION OF OPIOIDS REQUIREMENT Per Texas Administrative Code Title 22, Part 9, Chapter 166 for licensed physicians (MD/DO) and Chapter 185 for licensed physician assistants (PA), at least two (2) of the formal hours required must involve the study of the following topics: best practices, alternative treatment options, and multi-modal approaches to pain management that may include physical therapy, psychotherapy, and other treatments; safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding standards of care, identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients, and effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substances; and prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances. These formal hours may be credited towards the requirements for medical ethics or professional responsibility for any physician. HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING REQUIREMENT Per Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B, Sec. 156.060, licensed physicians (MD/DO) and physician assistants (PA) are required to complete a human trafficking prevention course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These formal hours may be credited towards the requirements for medical ethics or professional responsibility for any physician. DEA ONE-TIME MATE REQUIREMENT (NEW) Effective June 27, 2023 , renewing DEA-registered practitioners must complete eight (8) hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or substance use disorders.
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COMPLETION DEADLINE: PRIOR TO YOUR NEXT LICENSE RENEWAL
LICENSE TYPES: MD/DO
Disclaimer: The above information is provided by InforMed and is intended to summarize state CE/CME license requirements for informational purposes only. This is not intended as a comprehensive statement of the law on this topic, nor to be relied upon as authoritative. All information should be veri ed independently.
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