Echocardiography & Mississippi 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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Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

At a Glance

40 total hours every 2 years

40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
5 hours of CME related to prescribing of medications- emphasis on controlled substances.

The Mississippi State Board of Medicine requires 40 Category 1 CME hours every 2 years. Licensees who hold a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license must complete 5 hours related to prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances.

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 We monitor the boards regularly to stay current, but if any information appears out of date, contact us and let us know.

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