Physician Assistants · Kentucky · Continuing education
Kentucky Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA100 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 12 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 1.5 h child abuse recognition & reporting (before the first renewal), 1 h dementia & Alzheimer's care (once), 7.5 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kentucky PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100hours of continuing education
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Approved by the AMA, AOA, AAFP, AAPA or another entity approved by the board
- New licensees
- Within the first two years of licensure or before the first renewal: 1.5 h pediatric abusive head trauma and a one-time 1 h course on Alzheimer's and other dementias (PA-program curriculum may count).
- Audits & records
- Certify on the board's Continuing Education Certification Form at renewal; random audits, verification due within 10 days of request. Extension possible for sufficient cause (fee).
- Renew online
- kbml.ky.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)PAs authorized to prescribe buprenorphine products: addiction medicine (within the 100 h) | 12 | every renewal |
| Child abuse recognition & reportingPediatric abusive head trauma | 1.5 | before the first renewal |
| Dementia & Alzheimer's care | 1 | once |
| Controlled substances prescribingPAs authorized to prescribe or administer controlled substances: diversion, pain management, addiction disorders, KASPER use (board-approved) | 7.5 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. None: proof of current NCCPA certification is required in addition to the 100 hours.
Good to know. License valid 2 years. KRS 311.844 (eff. 7/15/2026) also requires 1 h every 3 years on recognition and prevention of pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances (no matching topic code).
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · KRS 311.844; 201 KAR 9:360 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Kentucky?
Approved by the AMA, AOA, AAFP, AAPA or another entity approved by the board.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Kentucky?
100 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Kentucky?
Use the license lookup of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (kbml.ky.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 Kentucky?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Kentucky?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).