Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the Massachusetts Board of Physician Assistant Registration\n are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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- Browse the course list below to view education accepted by the Massachusetts Board of Physician Assistant Registration\n. View course details or click Add to Cart to checkout and instantly enroll!
Expiration- Due On
- Mar 1
- Due Every
- 2 years
- Due Based On
- Every 2 Years
Odd Years
| Accepted CEUsACCME-Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA- American Medical Association | Hours |
Required Topics | Hours | Frequency |
|---|
| Category A/Category I/Content Area I Too many courses to list fit in this category | 40 | 2 years |
| Pharmacology For physician assistants with prescription privileges at least four (4) CMEs must be in pharmacology | 4 | 2 years |
| Opioids and Controlled Substances Practitioners who prescribe controlled substances, except veterinarians, shall be required, as a prerequisite to obtaining or renewing their professional licenses, to complete appropriate training relative to: (i) effective pain management; (ii) the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication; (iii) identification of patients at risk for substance use disorders; (iv) counseling patients about the side effects, addictive nature and proper storage and disposal of prescription medications; (v) appropriate prescription quantities for prescription medications that have an increased risk of abuse; and (vi) opioid antagonists, overdose prevention treatments and instances in which a patient may be advised on both the use of and ways to access opioid antagonists and overdose prevention treatments. The boards of registration for each professional license that requires this training shall develop the standards for appropriate training programs. | | 2 years |
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