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  • CALTCM 2026 Webinar Series (Visit webpage for series topics)
    • Wednesday, October 28, 12:00-1:00pm
    • Title: Innovations and Best Practices in PALTC

Medical Director CMD Requirement: HSC §1261.4 (AB 749) Compliance

As required by California Legislation HSC §1261.4 all nursing home medical directors* in California must be certified by PALTmed. HSC §1261.4 (previously AB 749) will help ensure that every medical director in California is prepared to provide effective oversight of quality and safety in their nursing homes.

For Medical Directors who were employed on January 1, 2022, the deadline to become a Certified Medical Director (CMD) is January 1, 2027. Medical Directors employed after 1/1/2022 have 5 years from their start date to get certified. Click here for complete details and exemptions. PALTmed downloadable flyer.

PALTmed - Certified Medical Director Info

  1. Earn CME and CMD hours in addition to the Core Curriculum. (The number of required hours will vary per physician.)
  2. Complete Part 1 of the PALTmed Core Curriculum (on demand)
  3. Complete Part 2 of the  PALTmed Core Curriculum (live) (register asap - space is very limited)
  4. Enter your CME and CMD hours into the PALTmed portal (yes, all 60-75 hours)
  5. Complete the background check information
  6. Apply (and pay) for your certificate (allow a minimum of 30 days for PALTmed council review.)
 
CALTCM Medical Director Program for California Medical Directors - On-Demand Education

California is a vast, progressive state that implements innovative and often more rigorous regulations regarding the role of Medical Directors and nursing home care compared to federal standards. For Medical Directors to thrive, it is essential to grasp what sets California apart, navigate existing regulations, and comprehend the implications of forthcoming regulations—many of which could profoundly affect their daily responsibilities. Visit our program webpage for full details and to register. Participants can simultaneously earn valuable CME and CMD management hours need to fulfill the educational requirements to become a CMD and for recertification. (This program does not replace the PALTmed core curriculum.)

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CALTCM offers many educational opportunities, please visit our education page to learn more about our programs. 

The California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM) is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA)
as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians through August 31, 2030.

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