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Continuing education in Louisiana
Read from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Physician | 20 hours per year for physicians, at least 10 of them Category 1. |
| Other tracks | A one-time 3-hour course on controlled substance prescribing is required. |
What the numbers say
- 20 hours per year for physicians, at least 10 of them Category 1.
- A one-time 3-hour course on controlled substance prescribing is required.
Source: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.