Illinois

Credit Required for Relicensure: 150

Timeline In Years: 3

CME Requirements: 60 hours must be Category 1

Content Specific Requirements: Beginning in 2020, physicians must also complete three (3) CME hours on safe opioid prescribing practices offered or accredited by a professional association, state government agency, or federal agency. Additionally, physicians in Illinois are required to complete one (1) hour of continuing education specific to sexual harassment prevention.

Beginning January 1, 2023, a health care professional who has continuing education requirements must complete at least a one hour course in training on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias per renewal period. This training shall include, but not be limited to, assessment and diagnosis, effective communication strategies, and management and care planning. This requirement shall only apply to health care professionals who provide health care services to, and have direct patient interactions with, adult populations age 26 or older in the practice of their profession.

Beginning January 1, 2023, a health care professional who has continuing education requirements must complete at least a one hour course in training on implicit bias awareness per renewal period.

For more information visit the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation - Medical Licensing Board Website

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