Nuclear Cardiology & North Carolina 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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North Carolina Medical Board

At a Glance

60 total hours every 3 years

3 CME credits Controlled Substances.
60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in Area of Practice.

The North Carolina Medical Board requires 60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits in topics relevant to their area of practice. Those holding a residency training license are exempt from this requirement. Physicians are not required to report any Category 2 CME. As of July 1, 2017, every physician who prescribes controlled substances (except those holding a residency training license), shall complete at least three hours of Controlled Substances CME from the 60 Category 1 CME credits.

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Continuing Education requirements change often. We monitor the boards regularly to stay current, but if any information appears out of date, contact us and let us know.

Nuclear Cardiology CME

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