The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 stipulates all DEA-registered practitioners compete an eight-hour training requirement.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 stipulates all DEA-registered practitioners compete an eight-hour training requirement.

Beginning on June 27, 2023, the Act requires all new and renewing DEA applicants to testify that they have completed 8 CE hours on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

• The training does not have to occur in one session.
• This is a one-time training requirement affirmation.
• There are a couple of exceptions, so read the DEA's letter if you are a specialty provider or a new graduate.

 

MAAPC has anticipated these changes and has been offering presentations at webinars and conferences that meet these requirements. To see a complete list – visit our website

 

MAAPC is offering 6 CE credits this fall that meet this requirement, as well as Maryland’s 2018 requirement for applicants registering for new or renewing CDS registration (Safe Prescribing of Opioids).

Pharmacology Update 2023: The Webinar featuring:

• How Much Morphine is That? Opioid Conversions & Calculations 
• Treating Pain in Opioid Addicted Patients

And on-line presentations featuring:

• CDC Guidelines of Prescribing Opiates for Pain: 2022 Changes
• Recognition. Diagnosis & Management of Opioid Use Disorder
• Strategies for Safe Opioid prescribing (originally offered 2021-2022)
• Pathopharmacology in Pain Medicine (originally offered 2021-2022)

 

We are also offering 7 free presentations that meet the 2022 requirement of completion of an approved Implicit Bias Training course*

Non-members/Followers, join MAAPC now and take the required CE courses for at a reduced cost, as well as appreciating other member benefits.

 

MAAPC has successfully represented Advanced Practice Clinicians within the Maryland State Legislature since 2005, maintaining and improving the scope of practice for all APNs and supporting our PA colleagues.

 

In 2015, MAAPC’s bill SB723/HB999 created Full Practice Authority for Maryland Nurse Practitioners.

 

In 2023 MAAPC & CBANACNS’s bill HB278/SB213 created Full Practice Authority for Clinical Nurse Specialists.

We are a completely volunteer association and welcome as voting members all APNs and PAs. Consider renewing your membership or becoming a member.

Click here to become a member today!

* Beginning April 1, 2022, when you apply for a Maryland health occupation license or complete your renewal application, you will be required to attest that you have completed an approved implicit bias training course. This applies to all “health care professionals” (physician, nurse, dentist, social worker, psychologist, pharmacist, health educator, or other allied health professional). You are NOT required to submit a certificate of completion for this training to your Board and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are NOT required. We are offering proof of registration and a certificate of completion in case you need verification of completion.