How many CME hours does Nebraska require for physicians?

Nebraska requires 50 / 2 yr of continuing medical education (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-145 / LB 731). 50 hrs every 2 yrs.

How is CME tracked in Nebraska?

Nebraska tracking: Self-report. Board: Nebraska DHHS — Licensure.

Nebraska CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Yes. 3 hrs every 2 yrs (≥0.5 hr on the Nebraska PDMP) — opioids. Trigger: all CS prescribers.

Everything the Nebraska DHHS — Licensure requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.

Total CME50 / 2 yr

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingSelf-report

CitationNeb. Rev. Stat. 38-145 / LB 731

Board: Nebraska DHHS — Licensure. General CME: 50 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Nebraska

3 hrs every 2 yrs (≥0.5 hr on the Nebraska PDMP) — opioids. Trigger: all CS prescribers.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME Cat 1 counts; the 0.5-hr PDMP portion must address the Nebraska PDMP specifically.

All mandated CME topics in Nebraska

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Controlled substances / opioid prescribing (incl 0.5 hr PDMP)	3 hrs	biennial	controlled-substance prescribers

Notes

Subsection sunsets 1/1/2029. FSMB cite '38-2,127' was wrong (correct 38-145(6)). Only special topic.

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This page summarizes Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-145 / LB 731 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 Nebraska DHHS — Licensure before relying on them.