Nuclear Cardiology & Alabama CME Requirements

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology

At a Glance

36 total hours every 3 years

Board certification in Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiology.
30 CME hours in the 3 years preceding application (15 of which must be nuclear cardiology specific)

The Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology requires 30 CME hours in the 3 years preceding the application for recertification. Of these hours, a miminum of 15 must be on the subject of Nuclear Cardiology.

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Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama

At a Glance

25 total hours every 1 years

25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
2 CME credits on prescribing controlled substances

For MD/DO accreditation in Alabama, 25 CME credits are required per one year term, of which 25 must be AMA PRA category 1. The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners does not allow the rollover of credits. Additional Requirement for Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate registrants: Every 2 years, 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits relating to controlled substance prescribing practices, recognizing signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, or controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.

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