Arkansas Physician CE category requirements

How the 20 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for physician (md/do)s in Arkansas, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Category 1 credit in primary practice area
10h
Opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing education
1h
Prescribing-related education (one-time, within first two years of licensure)
3h

20 hours of CME annually, at least half (10) in the physician's primary practice area and Category I, per the Arkansas Medical Practices Act. CME period and birth-month expiration follow the board's renewal FAQ (secondary).

Official source: Arkansas State Medical Board — Arkansas Medical Practices Act (PDF)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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