DEA Requirement · Effective June 27, 2023

Are you DEA-registered?
You may owe the DEA an 8-hour training.

The DEA MATE Act (effective June 27, 2023) requires all DEA-registered practitioners to complete 8 hours of training on treating patients with opioid or substance use disorders — one time.

👥 Who it applies to

Every practitioner with a DEA registration number. No exceptions.

  • Physicians (MD, DO)
  • Physician Assistants (PA)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  • Dentists

📋 What the 8 hours must cover

  • FDA-approved medications for SUD treatment
  • Clinical management of opioid use disorder
  • Overdose prevention
  • Treating patients with opioid or substance use disorders

Are you compliant?

1

DEA registered before June 2023 and haven't renewed since

Required at next renewal

The training is required at your NEXT DEA renewal. DEA registrations expire every 3 years.

2

DEA registered or renewed on/after June 27, 2023

Required now

The training was required at the time of your registration or renewal. If you haven't completed it, do so now.

3

Completed 8 hours of qualifying SUD/opioid training

Compliant ✓

You are compliant. Training that counts: any ACCME/AOA-accredited course covering SUD, OUD, or opioid prescribing that totals ≥8 hours.

Quick self-check

When did you last register or renew your DEA?

Not sure of your DEA date? Check DEA.gov →

Recommended course

Hippo Education: OUD Decoded

12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ — satisfies the DEA MATE Act 8-hour requirement. Covers opioid use disorder diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management.

✓ Satisfies MATE Act12.25 AMA PRA Cat 1On-demand
View OUD Decoded →

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