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Washington CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the Washington Medical Commission requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: Washington Medical Commission. General CME: 200 hrs every 4 yrs.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Washington
One-time ≥1 hr — best practices in opioid prescribing (or the WAC ch. 246-919 opioid rules). Trigger: any physician licensed to prescribe opioids.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — any qualifying 1-hr ACCME Cat 1 course on opioid-prescribing best practices counts.
All mandated CME topics in Washington
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide assessment, treatment & management | 6 hrs | one-time | all (residents exempt) |
| Health equity | 2 hrs | every 4 yr (recurring) | all |
| Opioid prescribing / pain best practices | 1 hrs | one-time | opioid prescribers |
Notes
- Total met alternatively via AMA PRA or ABMS board cert/MOC.
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes WAC 246-919-875 / 246-853-685 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 Washington Medical Commission before relying on them.