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Ohio CME Requirements for Licensure

Stay informed on Ohio's CME requirements for medical license renewal. This guide covers necessary credits, licensure cycles, and special obligations, helping healthcare professionals meet standards and maintain competence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Your Guide to Ohio's CME Requirements for Licensure

As healthcare evolves, Ohio’s CME requirements play a vital role in maintaining high standards in medical practice. In this dynamic field, where adaptability is key, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare providers stay informed and competent. This guide outlines Ohio’s medical license CME requirements for medical license renewal, providing a clear path for practitioners to meet their obligations and thrive in a diverse and challenging healthcare landscape.

Understanding Ohio's CME Requirements

Ohio's Medical Board mandates healthcare professionals to complete a specified number of CME credits within a particular timeframe to renew their licenses. Here’s a breakdown of the key requirements: 

https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/4731 


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50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), AOA Category 1-B, AOA Category 1-A, Category I, Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 Every 2 years
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2 Credits in Medical Marijuana Every 2 years
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1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), AOA Category 1-B, AOA Category 1-A, Category I, Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in Ohio-Approved Duty To Report Misconduct Every 2 years
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Profession: Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

  • Profession: Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • CME Credits Required: 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
  • Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
  • Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1-A, and AOA Category 1-B credits are required.

Special CME Requirements:

  • Ohio-Approved Duty to Report Misconduct: 1 credit hour every 2 years.


More information on Ohio CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board


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Frequently
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Questions

 Physicians in Ohio, including MDs and DOs, must complete 50 CME credits every two years.

 Physicians can fulfill their CME requirements using the following credit types:

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • AOA Category 1-A
  • AOA Category 1-B

 Yes. All Ohio-licensed physicians must complete 1 credit hour on Ohio-Approved Duty to Report Misconduct every two years.

 The licensure cycle for both MDs and DOs in Ohio is every two years. Physicians must complete their CME requirements within this period to renew their licenses.

 Official information is available on the Ohio Administrative Code.


 

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