Online Courses for Ohio CME Requirements
Ohio State Continuing Medical Education (CME) Requirement
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Credit Amount: Ohio requires 50 hours of CME credits per licensure cycle. For first time renewal, a licensee's required hours will be prorated based on the number of months for which the individual has been licensed.
- Physicians renewing their license must complete 50 hours of CME designated by the AMA as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, by the AOA as category 1-A or 2-A, or by the APMA as category 1. Physicians residing or practicing outside of Ohio, and physicians who are not currently practicing, must complete CME requirements if they wish to maintain their license. Reinstatement CME requires the above criteria within 24 months prior to submission and must be completed before reinstating a license.
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Licensure Cycle: As of Oct. 17, 2019, renewal for new license holders will occur on the 2-year anniversary of initial issuance and every 2 years thereafter. For licenses issued prior to Oct. 17, 2019, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently.
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Topics: As of May 2021, physicians are required to complete one hour of CME on the topic of a licensee’s duty to report misconduct to the State Medical Board of Ohio. The remaining CME hours do not have specific topical requirements.
The Ohio CME requirements listed above were accurate when posted, but CME state requirements change frequently. Due to COVID-19, certain states may have modified their licensure requirements. Physicians are advised to confirm Ohio’s current requirements with the State Medical Board of Ohio.
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There are no topic requirements for this state, so physicians licensed to practice in Ohio can select from a wide range of AMA Ed Hub CME topics and activities. Our courses are entirely online. Simply review the activity then successfully complete the accompanying quiz to earn CME credits.
Selected CME modules have been curated to create featured courses on trending topics. Our online CME is available in text, video and audio/podcast formats. Featured courses include:
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COVID-19 Vaccines CME - To help fight the COVID-19 pandemic and inform your patients, learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, including immunization development and updates, authorization, distribution plans and safety.
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) CME - Take one or more of these activities. Explore and learn the importance of securely sharing electronic information with patients and other clinicians, as well as enabling safe and reliable prescribing with this course.
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Diabetes Care: Research, Treatment and Support CME - Gain a better understanding of diabetes and explore the latest innovations in its treatment, including the role of genetics, augmented intelligence and clinical decision support.
The State Medical Board of Ohio, more specifically the Department of Administrative Services, is responsible for:
“providing quality centralized services, specialized support and innovative solutions to state agencies, boards and commissions as well as local governments and state universities.”
Additional information can be found on the State Medical Board of Ohio website, including applications, regulations and more.
The AMA Ed Hub offers a wide range of continuing education courses to physicians licensed to practice in Ohio and providing care to patients. All courses are developed and/or curated with medical professionals in mind, featuring educational information from a number of trusted sources.
Since the AMA’s inception more than 170 years ago, education has been a core part of the AMA mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. The AMA Ed Hub reflects the AMA’s deep commitment to providing education that helps physicians improve outcomes for patients across the nation. Whether you’re located in Columbus, Dublin or anywhere in between, the AMA Ed Hub is your trusted source for online CME courses. Our self-paced online CME courses are on-demand and ready when you are, available regardless of your physical location.
Listed below are online CME activities that help you meet Ohio state CME requirements.