- What is the LSBME requirements?
                                                
                                                
                                                   
                                                   - All practitioners with a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license in Louisiana
                                                      are required to complete at least three hours of Board PRE-APPROVED continuing medical
                                                      education (CME) prior to their first renewal.
                                                   
 
                                                   
                                                
                                                
                                              
                                             
                                          
                                          
                                        
                                       
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             - What is the DEA MATE Act?
                                                
                                                
                                                   
                                                   - Going into effect June 2023, the MATE Act requires DEA registered physicians to complete
                                                      a one-time, eight-hour training requirement on treating and managing patients with
                                                      opioid or other substance use disorders.
                                                   
 
                                                   
                                                
                                                
                                              
                                             
                                          
                                          
                                          Find upcoming LSU Certified Courses Eligible for MATE Act credits here.
                                          
                                          
                                        
                                       
                                          
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                                             - Does LSUHSC offer nursing continuing professional development contact hours?
                                                
                                                
                                                   
                                                   - LSUHSC School of Nursing provides these hours through various activities that can
                                                      be found here.
                                                   
 
                                                   
                                                   - More information on nursing continuing education can be found here.