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Nebraska physicians must complete 50 CME hours every two years. This includes 3 hours on opioid prescribing and 0.5 on PDMP for those prescribing controlled substances. The guide explains CME types, renewal rules, and carryover options.
As healthcare advances, Nebraska’s CME requirements serve as a cornerstone in upholding high standards in medical practice. In this dynamic field, where progress is constant, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare providers remain at the forefront of medical knowledge. This guide explores Nebraska's CME requirements for medical license renewal, offering healthcare practitioners a roadmap to meet their obligations and excel in a demanding, innovative environment.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, oversees the licensure and regulation of healthcare professionals in the state. To ensure the delivery of quality patient care and promote ongoing professional development, the department has established specific CME requirements for licensed physicians.
Your credential requirements
Nebraska MD
Due: 31 Dec, 2026
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Profession: Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
CME Credits Required: 50
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ required
Special CME Requirements
- “50.0 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 credits
- Approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA);
- 1 year of participation in an approved graduate medical education program is approved as 50 hours of Category 1 continuing education; and
- Hours are to be earned within the 24 months immediately preceding the date of expiration, except that a licensee who has earned more than the 50 hours required for license renewal for a 24-month renewal period is allowed to carry over up to 25 hours to the next 24-month renewal period; or
- 3.0 hours of the 50.0 hours are required to be on the subject of opioids. 0.5 hours of the 3.0 hours are to be on the PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program).”
More information on Nebraska CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board
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Medical doctors in Nebraska must complete 50 CME credits every two years. These must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or equivalent AOA-approved credits. Included in the 50 hours, physicians must complete 3 hours on opioid prescribing, including 0.5 hours specifically on the Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Physicians who do not prescribe controlled substances are exempt from the opioid requirement. For details, refer to the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
MDs must complete 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ every two years. 3 of these hours must cover opioid prescribing, with 0.5 hours dedicated to PDMP education. Physicians who do not prescribe controlled substances are exempt from this requirement. Up to 25 hours may be carried over to the next renewal cycle.
Topics must include:
MDs must complete 50 CME credits every two years. These must include 3 hours on opioid prescribing and 0.5 hours on PDMP if the physician prescribes controlled substances. Surplus credits (up to 25) may be carried forward to the next renewal cycle.
DOs in Nebraska must also complete 50 CME credits every two years, including 3 hours in opioid prescribing and 0.5 hours in PDMP education, if they prescribe controlled substances. Acceptable credits include AOA Category 1-A or 1-B and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
DOs must complete 50 CME credits every two years. If they prescribe controlled substances, 3 hours must be focused on opioid education, including 0.5 hours on PDMP. Physicians can carry forward up to 25 excess hours into the next renewal cycle.
Required topics include:
DOs must complete 50 CME credits every two years. This includes opioid and PDMP training if they prescribe controlled substances. Physicians may carry over up to 25 hours to the next cycle if earned in excess.
