Physician Assistants · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Connecticut does not require CE hours for PA license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Mandatory CME of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); suicide-prevention hours from AAPA, a hospital/licensed health care institution or a regionally accredited college
- Renewal fee
- $155
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; no documents sent. Keep attendance records/certificates 3 years after the year completed; submit within 45 days of a DPH request.
- Renew online
- www.elicense.ct.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide preventionAll PAs: first renewal period, then at least once every 6 years; screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief, plus suicide prevention training | 2 | every 6 years |
| Controlled substances prescribingAll PAs: prescribing controlled substances and pain management, at least 1 contact hour in the preceding two years | 1 | every 2 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. No separate state hour count: the PA must meet NCCPA mandatory CME and pass any NCCPA exam/assessment required for maintenance of certification.
Good to know. License renews annually in the birth month. Contact hour = at least 50 minutes.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-12j · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Connecticut?
Mandatory CME of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); suicide-prevention hours from AAPA, a hospital/licensed health care institution or a regionally accredited college.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Connecticut?
No set number of hours — No separate state hour count: the PA must meet NCCPA mandatory CME and pass any NCCPA exam/assessment required for maintenance of certification.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Physician Assistant licensure) (portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/physician-assistant); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How do physician assistants report CE in Connecticut?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Connecticut?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (1 year cycle).