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Nevada CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Nevada
2 hrs per biennium — misuse/abuse of CS, opioid prescribing, or addiction. Trigger: MDs registered to dispense CS.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic AMA PRA Cat 1 accepted; topic must be CS misuse / opioid prescribing / addiction.
All mandated CME topics in Nevada
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics | 2 hrs | per cycle | all |
| Suicide prevention/detection/intervention | 2 hrs | within 2 yr of licensure, then every 4 yr | all |
| SBIRT (substance use) | 2 hrs | one-time (within 2 yr of licensure) | all |
| Controlled substances / opioid / addiction | 2 hrs | per licensure period | controlled-substance registrants |
| HIV/AIDS stigma, discrimination & bias | 2 hrs | one-time | emergency-services & primary-care physicians |
| Cultural competency / DEI | 2 hrs | biennial | psychiatrists & their PAs ONLY |
Notes
- WMD/bioterrorism course REPEALED by AB 56 eff 1/1/2026. Ethics may be met by pain-mgmt/SBIRT substitute.
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes NRS 630.2535 / 630.253 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 Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners before relying on them.