Physicians · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO50 hours of AMA Category 1 CME every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by October 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50hours of AMA Category 1 CME
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 1, even yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By October 1 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- Category 1 AMA approved continuing education
- Renew online
- dhhs.ne.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementProfessionals who prescribe controlled substances; 0.5 of the 3 hours must cover the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. MD and DO (osteopathic physician and surgeon) licenses are both issued through the DHHS medicine and surgery program. All licenses expire October 1 of every even year regardless of issue date. Free DHHS videos cover the opioid/PDMP hours.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 10; Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-145(6) (LB 731, opioid CE) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Nebraska?
Category 1 AMA approved continuing education.
How do I verify a physician license in Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery (DHHS Licensure Unit) (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Medicine-and-Surgery.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do physicians need in Nebraska?
50 hours of AMA Category 1 CME every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Nebraska?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Nebraska?
Licenses renew by October 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).