Alaska Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Are nurse practitioners required to obtain additional state training beyond the federal DATA 2000 waiver requirements prior to prescribing medications for opioid use disorder?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    A license to practice nursing may not be renewed unless the nurse has complied with continuing competence requirements established by the board by regulation. The board shall adopt regulations for renewal of a license of an advanced practice registered nurse. The regulations must require that a licensee receive not less than two hours of education in pain management and opioid use and addiction in the two years preceding an application for renewal of a license unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number. see full law