Physician Assistants · All US jurisdictions
PA CME Requirements by State
01 In short
Continuing education rules for physician assistants are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 52 jurisdictions; 14 of them (Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, …) set no state hour count for at least one license type (some rely on national certification instead), the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.
02 Every state — click a state to expand
Alabama 50 h / 2 yr Dec 31 Medical ethics, professionalismControlled substances prescribing —
PA
50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits or equivalent every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 honce
- Controlled substances prescribing4 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Alabama
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Alaska No set hours On license Opioid prescribing —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate state hour count: renewal requires documented evidence that the PA met the NCCPA continuing medical education and recertification requirements (including the NCCPA recertification exam) and is currently…
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 honce
Upcoming in Alaska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Alaska State Medical Board
Arizona 40 h / 2 yr Birthday Opioid prescribing 4 upcoming
PA
40 hours of Category I CME every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arizona
- Fitzgerald 4-Day CE Conference, ScottsdaleFeb 18–21, 2027 · Scottsdale
- PAOS Ortho in the West 2027Mar 19–21, 2027 · Scottsdale
- AAPA 2027May 21–25, 2027 · Phoenix
Arkansas 20 h / 1 yr On license Opioid prescribingPain management 1 upcoming
PA
20 credit hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
- Pain management5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arkansas
- ARAPA 2027 CME ConferenceMar 5–6, 2027 · Little Rock
Source: Arkansas State Medical Board
California 50 h / 2 yr Birth month Controlled substances prescribingGeriatrics / aging 4 upcoming
PA
50 hours of approved Category I CME every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Controlled substances prescribingonce
- Geriatrics / agingevery renewal
Upcoming in California
- Hospital Medicine for NPs & PAs 2027Feb 17–20, 2027 · Dana Point
- PAs By The Bay: Monterey 2027Feb 19–20, 2027 · Monterey
- VAM27Jun 2–5, 2027 · San Diego
Colorado No set hours On license Substance use disorders 1 upcoming
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. The Colorado Medical Board rules set no general CME hour requirement for physician assistant renewal (Rule 1.33 CME applies to physicians only); only the substance use prevention training below.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Colorado
- 2027 CAPA Annual CME ConferenceOct 15–17, 2027 · Telluride
Source: Colorado Medical Board
Connecticut No set hours Birth month Suicide preventionControlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate state hour count: the PA must meet NCCPA mandatory CME and pass any NCCPA exam/assessment required for maintenance of certification.
- Suicide prevention2 hevery 6 years
- Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery 2 years
Upcoming in Connecticut
- 2027 Charter Oak ConferenceMar 21–23, 2027 · Westbrook
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health (Physician Assistant licensure)
Delaware 100 h / 2 yr Mar 31, even yrs Domestic violenceChild abuse recognitionControlled substances prescribing —
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in even-numbered years.
- Domestic violenceevery renewal
- Child abuse recognition & reporting1 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Delaware
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
District of Columbia 100 h / 2 yr Birth month Cultural competencyPublic health priority topics —
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Public health priority topics10 hevery renewal
Upcoming in District of Columbia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
FloridaCE Broker 100 h / 2 yr Jan 31, even yrs Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsHIV/AIDS+1 5 upcoming
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.
- Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- HIV/AIDS1 hbefore the first renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Florida
- 25th Annual Pain Medicine MeetingNov 5–7, 2026 · Tampa
- SDPA 24th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference (DermScape)Nov 11–15, 2026 · Hollywood
- Psych Congress PA Institute 2026Dec 4–6, 2026 · Orlando
Source: Florida Board of Medicine
Georgia 40 h / 2 yr On license Pharmacology —
PA
40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Georgia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Georgia Composite Medical Board
Hawaii 40 h / 2 yr Jan 31, even yrs None 1 upcoming
PA
40 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Hawaii
- Primary Care Conference Hawaii 2027Feb 15–18, 2027 · Lahaina
Source: Hawaii Medical Board
Idaho No set hours On license None —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate state hour count: before renewal the PA attests to current certification by NCCPA or a similar certifying agency approved by the Board.
Upcoming in Idaho
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Idaho Board of Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
Illinois 50 h / 2 yr Mar 1, even yrs Implicit biasDementiaMandated reporter training+2 1 upcoming
PA
50 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
- Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 hevery 6 years
- Mandated reporter training1 hevery 6 years
- Cultural competency1 hevery 6 years
- Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Illinois
- SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2027Jun 9–13, 2027 · Chicago
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Physician Assistant licensing
Indiana No set hours Jun 30, even yrs None —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate state hour count: PAs must maintain NCCPA certification to renew to Active status (not required while on Inactive status).
Upcoming in Indiana
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Indiana Physician Assistant Committee (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)
Iowa 100 h / 2 yr Sep 30 Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionMandated reporter training —
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Child abuse recognition & reportingevery 3 years
- Mandated reporter trainingevery 3 years
Upcoming in Iowa
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Kansas 50 h / 1 yr Dec 31 Opioid prescribing —
PA
50 continuing education credit hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Kansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Kentucky 100 h / 2 yr On license Substance use disordersChild abuse recognitionDementia+1 —
PA
100 hours of continuing education every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)12 hevery renewal
- Child abuse recognition & reporting1.5 hbefore the first renewal
- Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 honce
- Controlled substances prescribing7.5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Kentucky
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
LouisianaCE Broker No set hours Birth month Controlled substances prescribingState laws 1 upcoming
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. Annual CE requirement for PAs is current NCCPA certification (no separate hour count).
- Controlled substances prescribing3 honce
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)before the first renewal
Upcoming in Louisiana
- 2027 ENT for the PA-CMar 31 – Apr 4, 2027 · New Orleans
Maine 100 h / 2 yr Birth month Opioid prescribing 1 upcoming
PA
100 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Maine
- Annual MEAPA CME Conference 2027Apr 2–3, 2027 · Portland
Maryland 50 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Implicit biasPharmacology —
PA
50 hours of Category 1 continuing education every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
- Implicit bias & cultural competencyonce
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)8 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Maryland
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Maryland Board of Physicians
Massachusetts 100 h / 2 yr Mar 1, odd yrs Opioid prescribingDomestic violencePharmacology 4 upcoming
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in odd-numbered years.
- Opioid prescribing & pain managementevery renewal
- Domestic violenceonce
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)4 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Massachusetts
- Primary Care Pediatrics 2026Dec 2–4, 2026 · Somerville
- The Mass General Brigham Heart Failure & Shock Course 2027Jan 21–23, 2027 · Boston
- Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists 2027Jan 25–29, 2027 · Boston
Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
Michigan No set hours On license Implicit biasHuman traffickingControlled substances prescribing —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. Board FAQ: Michigan statute and rules currently require no continuing education for renewal; the licensee is responsible for maintaining competence. Only the mandated trainings below apply.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency3 hevery renewal
- Human traffickingonce
- Controlled substances prescribingonce
Upcoming in Michigan
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Michigan Task Force on Physician's Assistants (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)
Minnesota 50 h / 2 yr On license None —
PA
50 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Minnesota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Mississippi 100 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs Controlled substances prescribing —
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
- Controlled substances prescribing5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Mississippi
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Missouri No set hours On license None —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. The statutory definition of a physician assistant requires active certification by the NCCPA, so NCCPA certification (and its CME) must be maintained. No state hour count confirmed.
Upcoming in Missouri
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
Montana No set hours On license None 2 upcoming
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No CE hours set; the former rule on maintaining NCCPA certification (ARM 24.156.1616) was repealed in 2017.
Upcoming in Montana
- 50th Annual Family Medicine UpdateJan 18–21, 2027 · Big Sky
- 2027 MTAPA CME ConferenceApr 22–24, 2027 · Missoula
Nebraska 50 h / 2 yr Oct 1, odd yrs Opioid prescribing 6 upcoming
PA
50 hours of category 1 continuing education every 2 years; renewal by October 1 in odd-numbered years.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Nebraska
- 9th Annual Scary Cases ConferenceNov 7, 2026 · Omaha
- Women's Information in Cardiovascular Disease (WICD) SymposiumMar 12, 2027 · Omaha
- 4th Annual UNMC Transplant SymposiumApr 1–2, 2027 · La Vista
Source: Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit / Board of Medicine and Surgery (Physician Assistants)
Nevada 40 h / 2 yrPA20 h / 1 yrPA (osteopathic board) On license Substance use disordersMedical ethics, professionalismHIV/AIDS+3 3 upcoming
PA
40 hours AAPA Category 1 or Board-approved every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 honce
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
- HIV/AIDS2 honce
- Suicide prevention2 hevery 4 years
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
PA (osteopathic board)
20 credits every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- HIV/AIDS2 honce
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery 2 years
Upcoming in Nevada
- Fitzgerald 4-Day CE Conference, Las VegasDec 10–13, 2026 · Las Vegas
- Psych Congress Elevate 2027Jun 3–6, 2027 · Las Vegas
- PAINWeek 2027Sep 7–10, 2027 · Las Vegas
New Hampshire 100 h On license None —
Physician Associate (PA)
100 credit hours of approved CME per cycle; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in New Hampshire
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Hampshire Board of Medicine (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)
New Jersey 50 h / 2 yr Aug 31, odd yrs None —
PA
50 credits every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in New Jersey
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Jersey Physician Assistant Advisory Committee (State Board of Medical Examiners)
New Mexico No set hours Mar 1 Controlled substances prescribingPain management —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate state hour count: renewal requires proof of current NCCPA certification (or another board-approved certifying agency); an emergency deferral of up to one year is possible if NCCPA recertification is not…
- Controlled substances prescribing5 honce
- Pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Mexico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Mexico Medical Board
New York No set hours On license Opioid prescribingInfection control 1 upcoming
PA
No CE hours required for renewal.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery 3 years
- Infection controlevery 4 years
Upcoming in New York
- NYSSPA 2027 CME ConferenceOct 15–17, 2027 · Albany
Source: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Medicine)
North Carolina 50 h / 2 yr Birthday Controlled substances prescribing —
PA
50 hours of CME (NCCPA Category I) every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in North Carolina
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: North Carolina Medical Board
North Dakota No set hours On license None —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. Renewal application must be accompanied by evidence of current NCCPA certification (or other board-approved certifying entity); no separate hour count.
Upcoming in North Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: North Dakota Board of Medicine
Ohio No set hours License anniversary Pharmacology —
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. No separate state hour count: the PA certifies that NCCPA certification is maintained (incl. periodic recertification exams) and that the CME needed for current NCCPA certification is complete.
- Pharmacology (NP/APRN)12 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Ohio
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: State Medical Board of Ohio
Oklahoma 20 h / 1 yr On license Substance use disorders —
PA
20 hours of Category I CME every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Oklahoma
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Oregon 30 h / 1 yr On license Cultural competencyPain management 1 upcoming
PA
30 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Cultural competency1 hevery renewal
- Pain management1 hevery 2 years
Upcoming in Oregon
- 58th Annual Primary Care ReviewFeb 8–12, 2027 · Portland
Source: Oregon Medical Board
Pennsylvania 100 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognition 3 upcoming
PA (Board of Medicine)
100 hours (NCCPA CME) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
PA (Osteopathic Board)
100 hours (NCCPA CME) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Pennsylvania
- 51st Annual PSPA Fall CME ConferenceDec 2–5, 2026 · Hershey
- 52nd Annual PSPA Fall CME ConferenceOct 20–23, 2027 · Erie
- AAPA 2028May 19–23, 2028 · Philadelphia
Puerto Rico 30 h / 4 yr On license None —
Médico Asistente (PA)
30 hours (créditos de educación continua) every 4 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Puerto Rico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Puerto Rico Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica)
Rhode Island 25 h Jun 30, odd yrs None —
PA
25 hours per cycle; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Rhode Island
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Rhode Island Board of Licensure of Physician Assistants (RI Department of Health)
South Carolina 100 h / 2 yr On license Human traffickingControlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
PA
100 CME credits every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Human trafficking1 hevery 6 years
- Controlled substances prescribing4 hevery renewal
Upcoming in South Carolina
- Spotlight: Primary Care 2027Jan 15–16, 2027 · Greenville
South Dakota 30 h / 1 yr On license None —
PA
30 hours of post-graduate studies approved by the board every 1 year; renewal on a fixed date set by the board.
Upcoming in South Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Tennessee 100 h / 2 yr Birthday Controlled substances prescribing 2 upcoming
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Tennessee
- SEMPA 360 2027 Annual ConferenceMar 30 – Apr 3, 2027 · Nashville
- Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Gastro/Neuro/PainJun 25–27, 2027 · Nashville
TexasCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr License anniversary Opioid prescribingHuman traffickingForensic evidence collection 2 upcoming
PA
40 credits every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
- Human traffickingevery renewal
- Forensic evidence collection2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Texas
- TAPA 53rd Annual CME ConferenceSep 9–12, 2027 · San Antonio
- APAO 30th Annual Oncology SymposiumSep 23–26, 2027 · San Antonio
Source: Texas Physician Assistant Board (Texas Medical Board)
Utah 40 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs Substance use disordersSuicide preventionControlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
PA
40 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)3.5 honce
- Suicide preventionevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing3.5 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Utah
- 2027 Red Rock CME/CE Conference for PAsMar 29–31, 2027 · Provo
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Physician Assistant Licensing Board
Vermont 100 h / 2 yr Jan 31, even yrs Controlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
PA
100 approved credit hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Vermont
- 44th PAAV Annual Winter CME ConferenceJan 25–27, 2027 · Stowe
Virginia No set hours Birth month None 1 upcoming
PA
No CE hours required for renewal. Renewal requires verifying compliance with NCCPA continuing medical education standards; a PA whose NCCPA certification lapses is not considered licensed.
Upcoming in Virginia
- 2027 UVA Advanced Practice Conference (APOGEE)Feb 5–6, 2027 · Charlottesville
Source: Virginia Board of Medicine
Washington 100 h / 2 yr Birthday Opioid prescribingSuicide preventionHealth equity 1 upcoming
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 honce
- Suicide prevention6 honce
- Health equity2 hevery 4 years
Upcoming in Washington
- WAPA 2026 Annual Fall CME ConferenceNov 1–4, 2026 · Renton
Source: Washington Medical Commission
West Virginia 100 h / 2 yr Mar 31, odd yrs Controlled substances prescribing —
PA
100 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hbefore the first renewal
PA (osteopathic board)
100 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hbefore the first renewal
Upcoming in West Virginia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: West Virginia Board of Medicine
Wisconsin 30 h / 2 yr Set date, even yrs Controlled substances prescribing 7 upcoming
PA
30 hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years; renewal in even-numbered years.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Wisconsin
- WAPA 2026 Fall APP Leadership ConferenceNov 6, 2026 · Brookfield
- 2026 Neurology for the Non-NeurologistNov 11, 2026 · Madison
- 2026 Primary Care ConferenceNov 12–13, 2026 · Madison
Source: Wisconsin Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board
Wyoming 60 h / 3 yr Dec 31 None —
PA
60 hours every 3 years; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Wyoming
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Wyoming Board of Medicine
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Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.