CME CoursesThe Texas Pain Society offers continuing medical education, courtesy of the Texas Pain Foundation. Through a TPS membership, CME is available at little or no cost, though courses are open everyone, including non-members. |
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During the 86th legislative session, in an effort to combat the opioid crisis in Texas, there were multiple bills passed requiring physicians, physician assistants, and other licensees to complete certain specific opioid-related continuing medical education. This requirement applies to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020. Texas Pain Society has a free opioid CME course that meets these requirements. Members can enjoy this course complimentary! |
House Bill 2059 (86th Legislature) requires physicians, physician assistants, and any licensee of the TMB’s advisory boards or committees that provides direct patient care to complete a human trafficking prevention course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This requirement applies to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020. Texas Pain Society has a course on understanding human trafficking in healthcare that meets these requirements. Members can enjoy this course complimentary! |
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TMB physicians need to complete at least 48 credits of continuing medical education every 24 months, biennial. A physician must report during registration if they have completed the required CME. |
Board Rule 195.4(e) states the medical director or owner/operator of the pain management clinic must, on annual basis, ensure all personnel are properly licensed and, if applicable, have the requisite training to include 10 hours of continuing medical education annually in the area of pain management. |
 All physicians licensed by the TMB to practice in Texas are required to register regularly with the board. Find more guidance on the TMB site. |
 Use TMA's Eligibility Checklist to guide you through the process of getting your medical license and setting up your practice in Texas. |
