If you hold a Nebraska physician license, the state requires 50 AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA-approved) credits every two-year renewal cycle. Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must include 3 hours on opioid prescribing, of which 0.5 hours must address the Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Up to 25 surplus credits carry forward. Below is the full breakdown.
50 hours / 2 years
Fifty AMA PRA Category 1 credits each biennial cycle.
3 hours opioids
For prescribers, including 0.5 hours on the Nebraska PDMP.
Carry-over allowed
Up to 25 surplus credits may roll into the next cycle.
Non-prescriber exemption
Physicians who do not prescribe controlled substances are exempt from the opioid hours.
How many CME hours Nebraska physicians need
Nebraska requires 50 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two years (or AOA-approved equivalents). Up to 25 surplus credits may be carried forward to the next cycle.
Opioid education
Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on opioid prescribing, including 0.5 hours specifically on the Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Physicians who do not prescribe controlled substances are exempt.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Nebraska physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 50 hours before renewal.
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- Opioid Prescribing3 hrs · per renewal
Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on opioid prescribing, including 0.5 hours specifically on the Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Physicians who do not prescribe controlled substances are exempt. Counts toward the 50-hour total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Nebraska physicians must complete 50 AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA-approved equivalent) credits every two years. Up to 25 surplus credits may be carried forward to the next cycle.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery before relying on these figures.
Source: Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery (DHHS). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: active. Active and issuing. Physicians can obtain expedited licensure across member states; each state license is separate (and each renews on its own CME cycle).
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Nebraska Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Nebraska physicians need?
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50 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two years.
Does Nebraska require opioid CME?
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Yes — physicians who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on opioid prescribing, including 0.5 hours on the Nebraska PDMP. Non-prescribers are exempt.
Can I carry over CME credits in Nebraska?
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Yes — up to 25 surplus credits may be carried forward to the next renewal cycle.
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