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Clinician requirements in Rhode Island
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Physician licensing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Nurse practitioner licensing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island grants full practice authority with no collaboration agreement.
4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.
Physician assistant licensing in Rhode Island
PAs are licensed by the Department of Health.
4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Continuing education in Rhode Island
40 hours of Category 1 continuing education due by 1 June of even-numbered years.
2 filings or obligations listed. Source: Rhode Island Rules and Regulations 216-40-05-1.
Controlled substance registration in Rhode Island
Rhode Island issues its own controlled substance registration in addition to DEA.
3 filings or obligations listed. Source: Rhode Island Department of Health.
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