Continuing Medical Education Accreditation and DHHS Training Requirements
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 9 prescribed credit hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Term of approval is for one year from beginning distribution date of March 31, 2002, with option for yearly renewal. This activity has been renewed from March 31, 2004, to March 31, 2005.
The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 specifies several ways in which physicians can qualify to prescribe and dispense buprenorphine in their offices for the treatment of opioid dependence.
Some will need to complete training prior to notifying the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) of their intention to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid dependence. The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry has been designated by law to provide such training. This online course meets the 8 hour requirement specified in the Act.
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