Any dentist who prescribes Schedules II [ , III, and ] IV controlled substances after April 24, 2017, shall obtain two hours of continuing education on pain management, which must be taken by March 31, 2019. Thereafter, any dentist who prescribes Schedules II [ , III, and ] IV controlled substances shall obtain two hours of continuing education on pain management every two years. Continuing education hours required for prescribing of controlled substances may be included in the 15 hours required for renewal of licensure.
18 Va. Admin. Code § 60-21-106
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2708.4 of the Code of Virginia.