How many CME hours does Arkansas require for physicians?

Arkansas requires 20 / year (>=10 Cat 1) of continuing medical education (AR Admin. Rules 060.00.18-001). 20 hrs AMA PRA Cat 1 per year.

How is CME tracked in Arkansas?

Arkansas tracking: CE Broker. Board: Arkansas State Medical Board.

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Arkansas CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

Q: Does Arkansas require opioid or controlled-substance CME?

Yes. 1 hr/yr + 3 hrs one-time (prescribing, within first 2 yrs) — opioids/benzodiazepines. Trigger: all.

Everything the Arkansas State Medical Board requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.

Total CME20 / year (>=10 Cat 1)

Renewal cycle1 year

TrackingCE Broker

CitationAR Admin. Rules 060.00.18-001

Board: Arkansas State Medical Board. General CME: 20 hrs AMA PRA Cat 1 per year.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Arkansas

1 hr/yr + 3 hrs one-time (prescribing, within first 2 yrs) — opioids/benzodiazepines. Trigger: all.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME Cat 1 counts.

All mandated CME topics in Arkansas

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Controlled substances / opioid & benzodiazepine prescribing	1 hrs	each year	all physicians & PAs
One-time prescribing education (new licensees)	3 hrs	within first 2 yr	new licensees

Notes

3-hr new-licensee course not confirmable in 17 CAR 140-1101; verify.

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This page summarizes AR Admin. Rules 060.00.18-001 and related board policy as of 2026-07-10 for physicians (MD/DO). It is educational information, not legal advice — always verify current requirements with the Arkansas State Medical Board before relying on them.