How do I meet the requirement?

• You will need eight hours of CME credit
• The training does not have to occur in one session and past training does count
• The training activities can be online, in-person, etc.; there are no restrictions on the format
• All DEA-registered practitioners must fulfill this requirement 
• You must have completed the training prior to your initial or renewal registration.

Who's exempt from the requirement?

• Physicians who are board-certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry
• Practitioners who have graduated from their professional school within 5 years of June 27, 2023 or 5 years of their license renewal following June 27, 2023, and completed a curriculum that included at least eight hours of coursework regarding substance use disorder during that time.
• Practitioners who previously took training to meet the requirements of the DATA-2000 waiver to prescribe buprenorphine can count this training towards the 8-hour requirement
• Practitioners who are solely veterinarians are exempt.

What are trainings that fulfill the requirement?

• This link will take you a list of prior OHSU activities that qualify for this requirement, including hour count.
• The following offerings are not affiliated with OHSU and are provided for your convenience
  • This links to is a free 10-hour training that meets the requirement
  • The AMA has collected 72 hours of training opportunities at this link.

How do I report meeting the new requirement?

• Practitioners will be required to check a box on their online DEA registration form - whether an initial or renewal - affirming that they have completed the new training requirement.