Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners · OSTEOPATHIC

16 hours annually, all AOA Category 1. Annual renewal anchored to July 1.

A source-verified guide to Oklahoma's CME requirements for osteopathic physicians — hours, mandatory topics, audit rules, and exemptions.

Updated April 2026Sourced from OSBOE~1 min read
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Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 21, 2026

Mandatory topics

Oklahoma has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 16-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
1 hr
Annual

Osteopathic physicians with Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Drug Enforcement Administration authority to handle controlled dangerous substances (CDS)

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“One (1) hour every year of the required sixteen (16) hours shall be devoted to the subject of prescribing Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) as defined in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1308 or Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes. (A) The one (1) hour of CME shall be dedicated to pain management, opioid use, or addiction. The course shall be obtained at a seminar approved by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. (B) Certification of attendance shall be submitted to CE Broker by the organization sponsoring the program. (C) Those osteopathic physicians who are licensed in Oklahoma who do not possess the State Bureau of Narcotics and Drug Enforcement Administration authority to handle CDS are exempt from this requirement.”
OAC 510:10-3-8(b)(2)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Oklahoma Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
AOA Category 1-A
DOs onlymin 16 hrs
All 16 annual hours must be AOA Category 1. This is the default pathway for all Oklahoma DOs; ABMS-certified DOs may substitute AMA Category 1 instead.SourceOAC 510:10-3-8(b)[1]
AMA PRA Category 1
DOs onlymax 16 hrs
Available only to DOs who are actively obtaining or maintaining ABMS board certification. This substitutes for (not supplements) the standard AOA Category 1 pathway.SourceOAC 510:10-3-8(b)(1)[1]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Residents and fellows are exempt from CME requirements for any period during the CME cycle year in which they were considered a resident or fellow. CME requirements begin the first July 1 following graduation from residency or fellowship.[1]

FAQ
How many CME hours do Oklahoma DOs need?
Oklahoma DOs must complete 16 AOA Category 1 hours each year.[1] Renewal is due before July 1 annually. DOs actively maintaining ABMS board certification may substitute 16 AMA Category 1 hours,[1] but the default pathway requires AOA Category 1 credit. Residents and fellows are exempt during their training years; CE obligations begin the first July 1 following graduation.[1] All CME data and completion certificates must be submitted through CE Broker.[1]
How is the Oklahoma DO rule different from the MD rule?
The Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision are entirely separate agencies. Three numeric differences stand out. DOs renew annually with 16 hours per year; MDs renew triennially with 60 hours across three years. The DO opioid/controlled-dangerous-substances CME applies only to CDS-authorized DOs;[1] the MD parallel applies to DEA-registered MDs. DOs default to AOA Category 1 credit; MDs accept AMA, OSMA, or AAFP Category 1 credit.
How does CE Broker fit into Oklahoma DO renewal?
Oklahoma rule requires all relevant CME data and completion certificates to be submitted through CE Broker.[1] The course provider may report on the licensee's behalf where applicable. For CDS-authorized DOs, the 1-hour controlled-substance prescribing CME certification must also route through CE Broker from the sponsoring organization.[1] CE Broker functions as the Board's channel of record for reinstatement, audits, and late renewal reviews.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners — Title 510 Chapter 10 Subchapter 3 (OAC 510:10-3-8)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-21
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    “Annual license renewal requires proof of having attended and received credit for sixteen (16) American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Category One hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME).”OAC 510:10-3-8(b)
    “One (1) hour every year of the required sixteen (16) hours shall be devoted to the subject of prescribing Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) as defined in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1308 or Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes. (A) The one (1) hour of CME shall be dedicated to pain management, opioid use, or addiction. The course shall be obtained at a seminar approved by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. (B) Certification of attendance shall be submitted to CE Broker by the organization sponsoring the program. (C) Those osteopathic physicians who are licensed in Oklahoma who do not possess the State Bureau of Narcotics and Drug Enforcement Administration authority to handle CDS are exempt from this requirement.”OAC 510:10-3-8(b)(2)

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state's medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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