LOUISIANA CME REQUIREMENTS

Credit amount: 25 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ or equivalent per calendar year. No CME requirements for first-time license renewals.

AMA/ACOG/AAFP/AOA: 20

CME/Year: 20

Hours/Year: 20

Licensure cycle: Annual

Equivalent Certificates: AMA PRA

Topics: One-time board orientation course.

• Must complete a board sponsored/approved orientation program within their first renewal period following licensure. Authorized Prescribers of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) must complete 3 hours of Category 1 or board-approved CME within their first renewal period following licensure.
  • Physicians must complete a 3 hour CME course on drug diversion training, best prescribing practices of controlled substances and appropriate treatment for addiction. In addition, licensees are required to complete a one-time board orientation course to acquaint new licensees with the Louisiana Medical Practice Act, the function of the board and its rules, opportunities available in rural and underserved communities.

The Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission of Louisiana are Louisiana’s governing bodies for CME and medical license requirements. Their mission is to:

“protect and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana through licensing, regulation, research, and discipline of physicians and allied health professionals in a manner that protects the rights and privileges of the licensees.”

Additional information can be found on their website which includes information pertaining to basic requirements, educational requirements, frequently asked questions, requests for license verification, and more.

All information from Federation of State Medical Boards is subjected to change. It should be verified independently.