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Complete Required CME Before Renewing DEA License

Complete Required CME Before Renewing DEA License

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CME reminder 

Physicians renewing their Tennessee medical license must complete 40 hours of CME in the 24 months before the month of license renewal. At least two of the total hours must cover instruction in controlled substance prescribing and the treatment guidelines developed by the Department of Health on opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol, and may include such other topics as medicine addiction, risk management tools, and other topics. TMA offers a proprietary, two-hour accredited proper prescribing course, Prescribing Controlled Substances in Tennessee, that meets all BME requirements for physicians. Contact the TMA legal department at legal@tnmed.org with any questions regarding CME compliance.


Urine Drug Testing LG topic

A licensed healthcare facility or other healthcare employer must report a positive confirmed drug test or a refusal to submit to a drug test of a healthcare practitioner to the appropriate licensing board. For more information about this law, see TMA's Law Guide, Urine Drug Testing.


Elder Abuse

A physician with reasonable cause to suspect that an adult has suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation must immediately report to the state specific information. An “adult” is defined as a person over 18 with mental or physical dysfunctions or advanced age (over 60) that is unable carry out the activities of daily living, or protect himself or herself from neglect or abusive situations and may be in need of protective services. A careful review of our Law Guide topic, Elder Abuse, is needed to ensure that you are in compliance with the requirements of this law.


Over-the-Counter Narcan

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan (4 mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter, nonprescription, use. Narcan may now be sold directly to consumers in drug stores, grocery stores, online, etc. It is the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription.




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