What You Need To Know
• The 8 hours of training must be completed whether it is a doctors initial registration or a renewal registration—beginning on or after June 27, 2023.
• Training does not have to occur in one session. It can be cumulative across multiple sessions that equal eight hours of training.
• In-person and virtual training is acceptable.
• Before taking new courses, note that past trainings can be used to satisfy requirement. In other words, if you completed a qualified training prior to the enactment of this new training obligation on December 29, 2022—that training would count towards the eight-hour requirement.
DEA has confirmed there is no statute of limitations for past coursework to qualify. For example, a qualifying course taken 20 years ago would satisfy the requirement (with a certificate of completion).
• Frequently Asked Questions can be found
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