Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-25-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 540-X-25-.08 - Continuing Medical Education Requirements

(1) Prior to the initial issuance of, or reinstatement thereof, an Alabama Medical Cannabis Certification Permit, a physician shall have, within the two (2) years preceding their application, completed a four (4) hour course related to medical cannabis, and have received a passing grade on a subsequent examination, which has been approved by the Board and offered by a multi-specialty statewide professional organization of physicians in this state that is recognized to accredit intrastate organizations to provide AMA PRA Category 1 CreditT.

(2) In order to maintain or renew an Alabama Medical Cannabis Certification Permit, a registered certifying physician shall, every two (2) years, complete a two (2) hour refresher course related to medical cannabis which has been approved by the Board and offered by a multi-specialty statewide professional organization of physicians in this state that is recognized to accredit intrastate organizations to provide AMA PRA Category 1 CreditT.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2022, eff. 5/15/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-53, 34-24-53.1; Act 2021-450 ( Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 20-2A-1, et. seq.)