Annual State CME Requirements for Utah

• 40 total hours every 2 years
• 34 Category 1 Credits
• 4 Substance Prescribing (Controlled Substance Licensees Only)

The qualified continuing professional education requirements shall consist of 40 hours during each two-year licensure cycle:

(a) A minimum of 34 of the required hours shall be in category 1 offerings as established by the ACCME.

(b) A maximum of six hours of continuing education may come from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

(c) Up to 15% of the required hours may come from providing volunteer health care services within the scope of the licensee's license at a qualified location, in accordance with Section 58-13-3 concerning charity health care. One hour of continuing education credit may be earned for every four documented hours of volunteer services.

(d) Participation in a residency program approved by the AOA or the ACCME shall meet the continuing education requirement in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of the two-year period.

View Source: Rule R156-67. Utah Medical Practice Act Rule