Echocardiography & Arizona CME Requirements

National Board of Echocardiography ⇱

At a Glance

15 total hours every 3 years

15 AMA Category 1 Credits (specific to Echocardiography) in the 3 years preceding application for recertification

50 Transesophageal echocardiograms per year in 2 of the previous 3 years (transesophageal recertification only)

400 2-Dimensional Echo/Doppler studies per year in 2 of the previous 3 years

100 Stress echocardiograms per year for 2 of the previous 3 years (Stress Echocardiography recertification only)

The National Board of Echocardiography requires 15 AMA Category 1 hours during the 3 years preceding application for recertification.

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Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery ⇱

At a Glance

40 total hours every 2 years

24 AOA Category 1 Credits.

The Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery requires 40 CME hours every 2 years, due on either the end of an even or odd year (dependent upon your birth year). Of these credits, at least 24 must be AOA Category 1 credits.

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Arizona Medical Board ⇱

At a Glance

40 total hours every 2 years

3 CME hours relating to the safe prescribing of opioids

40 AMA/AOA Category 1/Category 2 credits.

The Arizona Medical Board requires 40 CME hours over a two year licensure period. The board does not allow for rollover credits. The physician shall ensure at least 3 of the credit hours of continuing medical education are certified as Category 1 and addresses the effective and safe prescribing of opioids;

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Resources

Echocardiography CME - $589

Cardiology CME - $889

Complete your CME requirements with the BoardVitals Cardiology CME online self-assessment program. Stay current while earning up to 65 CME credits and 65 ABIM MOC points simultaneously.

Nuclear Cardiology CME - $619

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 We monitor the boards regularly to stay current, but if any information appears out of date, contact us and let us know.