Continuing education for prescriber; completion of certain coursework for renewal, etc., of license.

SB 1419 Continuing education for prescriber; completion of certain coursework for renewal, etc , of license

Virginia 2011 Regular Session

Continuing education for prescriber; completion of certain coursework for renewal, etc., of license.
SB-1419


About SB-1419

Continuing education for prescribers; substance abuse, addiction, and related pain management and prescribing practices. Requires the Board of Dentistry, Board of Medicine, and Board of Optometry to require continuing education on the topics of substance abuse, addiction, and related pain management and prescribing practices for licensed practitioners who are authorized to prescribe controlled substances. The bill also requires the relevant Boards to seek to provide free online courses to fulfill this requirement.

  

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Introduced 01/20/2011

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Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

02/03/2011

Yeas: 15 | Nays: 0
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History

Senate: Stricken At Request Of Patron In Education And Health (15-y 0-n)

02/03/2011

Senate: Assigned Education Sub: Health Licensing

01/25/2011

Senate: Presented And Ordered Printed 11103542d

01/20/2011

Senate: Referred To Committee On Education And Health

01/20/2011