Physicians · Utah · Continuing education
Utah CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD40 hours every 2 years, including 3.5 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) (once), 0.5 h suicide prevention, 3.5 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.
- DO40 hours every 2 years, including 3.5 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) (once), 0.5 h suicide prevention, 3.5 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah MD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 34
- Accepted credit
- At least 34 hours ACCME Category 1; up to 6 hours from the Division; up to 15% for documented volunteer health care (1 credit per 4 hours); credit in 50-minute hour blocks
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation proving compliance for 2 years after the end of the licensure cycle (R156-67-304(4)).
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)Controlled substance prescribers: one-time SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) class for licensing periods beginning after Jan 1, 2024; it also satisfies the 3.5 h prescribing requirement for that period | 3.5 | once |
| Suicide preventionAll physicians: at least one of the DOPL online suicide prevention trainings (0.5 credit each), listed as a renewal requirement | 0.5 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingControlled substance prescribers (Utah CS license, Schedule II/III opioid/hypnotic/stimulant authority); AMA PRA Category 1 classes approved by DOPL with post-course assessment | 3.5 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Participation in an AOA- or ACCME-approved residency meets the requirement pro rata for the part of the cycle.
Good to know. Licensed by DOPL with the Physicians Licensing Board. Licenses expire January 31 of even years. Controlled substance CE statute was renumbered from 58-37-6.5 (still cited on the DOPL page) to 58-37-303. Fee: see DOPL fee schedule.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-67-304; Utah Code 58-67-304; Utah Code 58-37-303 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Utah DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By May 31 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 34
- Accepted credit
- At least 34 hours AOA or ACCME Category 1; up to 6 hours from the Division; up to 15% for documented volunteer health care (1 credit per 4 hours); credit in 50-minute hour blocks
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation proving compliance for 2 years after the end of the renewal cycle (R156-68-304(4)).
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)Controlled substance prescribers: one-time SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) class for licensing periods beginning after Jan 1, 2024; it also satisfies the 3.5 h prescribing requirement for that period | 3.5 | once |
| Suicide preventionAll physicians: at least one of the DOPL online suicide prevention trainings (0.5 credit each), listed as a renewal requirement | 0.5 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingControlled substance prescribers (Utah CS license, Schedule II/III opioid/hypnotic/stimulant authority); AMA PRA Category 1 classes approved by DOPL with post-course assessment | 3.5 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Participation in an AOA- or ACCME-approved residency may meet the requirement pro rata for the part of the cycle.
Good to know. Osteopathic physicians are licensed by DOPL with the separate Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon's Licensing Board. Renewals due May 31 of even years. CS statute renumbered 58-37-6.5 -> 58-37-303. Fee: see DOPL fee schedule.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-68-304; Utah Code 58-37-303 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Utah?
MD: At least 34 hours ACCME Category 1; up to 6 hours from the Division; up to 15% for documented volunteer health care (1 credit per 4 hours); credit in 50-minute hour blocks. DO: At least 34 hours AOA or ACCME Category 1; up to 6 hours from the Division; up to 15% for documented volunteer health care (1 credit per 4 hours); credit in 50-minute hour blocks.
How do I verify a physician license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Physicians Licensing Board (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/physician-and-surgeon); 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 Utah?
MD: 40 hours every 2 years, at least 34 of them Category 1. DO: 40 hours every 2 years, at least 34 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Utah?
MD: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 3.5 h (once); Suicide prevention — 0.5 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 3.5 h (every renewal). DO: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 3.5 h (once); Suicide prevention — 0.5 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 3.5 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Utah?
MD: Licenses renew by January 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). DO: Licenses renew by May 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).