Delaware · MD and DO
Delaware: Controlled substance prescribing practices or treatment of chronic pain
MD: 2 hours, every renewal · DO: 2 hours, every renewal.
Last verified against the sources below. Requirements change — confirm with your Board before you rely on this page. This is general information, not legal advice.
MD (medical doctor)
- Hours
- 2 hours
- How often
- Every renewal
- Who
- Only some physicians — see the rule note
- Renewal cycle
- Renews every 2 years; licenses expire at March 31 of odd-numbered years (renew online in DELPROS).
- Board
- Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
- The rule
- Uniform Controlled Substances Act Regulations 3.1.3: practitioners holding a Delaware controlled substance registration must attest to two hours of CE every two years on controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to prescribing controlled substances. The Office of Controlled Substances says hours earned for your medical license on these topics also count.
DO (osteopathic physician)
- Hours
- 2 hours
- How often
- Every renewal
- Who
- Only some physicians — see the rule note
- Renewal cycle
- Renews every 2 years; licenses expire at March 31 of odd-numbered years (renew online in DELPROS).
- Board
- Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
- The rule
- Uniform Controlled Substances Act Regulations 3.1.3: practitioners holding a Delaware controlled substance registration must attest to two hours of CE every two years on controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics related to prescribing controlled substances. The Office of Controlled Substances says hours earned for your medical license on these topics also count.
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Other states that require it
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, South Carolina and 6 more. Every state that requires it
Sources
- 24 Del. Admin. Code 1700 — Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline rules (sections 7.0, 12.0, 17.11)
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline: Continuing Education and Audit Information
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline: Mandatory Training
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 17, Subchapter II (§ 1713(d) — continuing education, Alzheimer's disease and dementia hours)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 17, Subchapter III (§ 1723 — biennial renewal; child abuse and domestic violence training)
- 24 Del. Admin. Code — Uniform Controlled Substances Act Regulations (section 3.1)
- Delaware Office of Controlled Substances — Continuing Education and Audit Information
- Delaware Office of Controlled Substances — Mandatory Course
MD facts last verified October 8, 2026 · DO facts last verified October 8, 2026.