Physician Assistants · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- AMA Category 1; AOA Category 1; AAAA Category 1; AAFP Category I; AAPA Category 1
- Carryover
- Hours used to cure a deficiency for the previous biennium cannot be used for the next renewal.
- New licensees
- Exempt from the 40 hours at the first renewal; PAs with prescriptive authority must still complete the 3 hours in practice-specific pharmaceuticals.
- Audits & records
- Random audit of a fixed percentage of renewals. Keep attendance records 5 years (provider, date, evidence of Category 1 credit).
- Renew online
- gateway.medicalboard.georgia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)PAs authorized to issue prescription drug orders: practice-specific pharmaceuticals in which they have prescriptive privileges; part of the 40 hours | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 10 of the 40 hours must relate to the specialty of the Board-approved primary supervising physician. Late renewal allowed for 3 months after expiry. 2024 proposal adds 1 h hydrocodone/oxycodone and 1 h death certificates; adoption not confirmed.
Source: medicalboard.georgia.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-5-.07 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Georgia?
AMA Category 1; AOA Category 1; AAAA Category 1; AAFP Category I; AAPA Category 1.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Georgia?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Georgia?
Use the license lookup of the Georgia Composite Medical Board (medicalboard.georgia.gov); 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 Georgia?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Georgia?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).