If you hold a Nevada physician license, the State Board of Medical Examiners requires 40 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two-year renewal cycle. Nevada has several mandated topics: ethics/pain/addiction, controlled substances for prescribers, suicide prevention every four years, and a one-time bioterrorism course. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty AMA PRA Category 1 credits each biennial cycle.
2 hours ethics/pain
In ethics, pain management, or addiction care each cycle.
2 hours controlled substances
Required of all prescribers each cycle.
Suicide + bioterrorism
2 hours suicide prevention every 4 years; one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course.
How many CME hours Nevada physicians need
Nevada requires 40 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics, pain management, or addiction care: 2 hours each cycle.
- Controlled substances / opioids: 2 hours each cycle for prescribers.
- Suicide detection, intervention & prevention: 2 hours every 4 years.
- Bioterrorism: a one-time 4-hour course.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Nevada physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours, including any mandated topics due that cycle, before renewal.
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View pricingNevada Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Ethics, Pain Management, or Addiction Care2 hrs · per renewal
At least 2 hours in ethics, pain management, or addiction care each renewal cycle. Counts toward the 40-hour total.
- Controlled Substances / Opioid Prescribing2 hrs · per renewal
All prescribers must complete 2 hours every 2 years on misuse and abuse of controlled substances, prescribing opioids, or addiction. Counts toward the 40-hour total.
- Suicide Detection, Intervention & Prevention2 hrs · every 4 years
At least 2 hours every 4 years in suicide detection, intervention, and prevention. Psychiatrists must complete a minimum of 2 hours in suicide prevention and awareness.
- Bioterrorism4 hrs · one time
A one-time 4-hour requirement on the medical consequences of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Nevada physicians must complete 40 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two years, including several mandated topic hours.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. 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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Nevada Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Nevada physicians need?
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40 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two years.
Does Nevada require a bioterrorism course?
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Yes — a one-time 4-hour course on the medical consequences of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction.
Does Nevada require controlled substance CME?
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Yes — all prescribers must complete 2 hours every two years on controlled substance misuse, opioid prescribing, or addiction.
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