Donate Life Act
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Effective May 1, 2026, registered nurses must complete at least 2 hours of Board approved continuing education in organ and tissue donation and recovery process (organ donation) one time within 5 years of initial licensure or within 5 years of licensure renewal, whichever comes first. Complete your credits by taking the free organ and tissue donation eLearning course today!
- Free for PA Nurses
- 2 hours total
- Available anytime
- Complete at your own pace
- Access via smartphone, tablet, or desktop
- Receive certificate upon completion
Effective May 1, 2026, Pennsylvania’s physicians must complete at least 2 hours of CME in organ and tissue donation and recovery process (organ donation). This is a one-time requirement that must be completed within 5 years of initial licensure or 5 years of renewal, whichever comes first. This is applicable to both MD and DO licenses, and all active license types (active, active retired, volunteer, compact, etc.)
- Free for PAMED Members
- 2 hours total
- Available anytime
- Complete at your own pace
- Access via smartphone, tablet, or desktop
- Receive certificate upon completion
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- A physician who obtains initial licensure prior to May 1, 2026, must complete the 2 credit hours within 5 years of licensure renewal.
- A physician who obtains a license on or after May 1, 2026, must complete the 2 credit hours within 5 years of initial licensure.
- A physician who reactivates an expired or inactive license on or after May 1, 2026, must complete the 2 credit hours one time within 5 years of reactivation.
PAMED is collaborating with stakeholders on approved content and will have an online self-directed course available to physicians in the PAMED Learning Center. PAMED is also hosting a 2-hour in-person training on Friday, Oct. 23 at The Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA, as part of the education program offered in conjunction with PAMED’s 2026 Annual Meeting and House of Delegates. Both options will be available to physician members (free) and non-members (fees apply).
