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Board debates whether DEA opioid training counts as optometry continuing education; decision to investigate and delay policy change
Summary
Board members discussed whether an 8‑hour DEA opioid training should qualify for continuing education credit for Kansas optometrists, raised concerns about content, course delivery and verification, and directed staff and board members to research providers and COPE/KOA processes before making a binding decision.
Board members discussed whether an 8‑hour opioid awareness course required by the Drug Enforcement Administration should be eligible for continuing education (CE) credit toward Kansas licensure requirements.
The board’s secretary‑treasurer summarized the question as whether to accept all, part or none of the single‑event online DEA course for CE credit. Members noted several issues: (1) multiple course versions and providers exist, which complicates consistent approval; (2) the course is a single‑time requirement on the DEA website currently described as a one‑time requirement; (3) some board members who took the course said much of the content is broad…
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