Physician Assistants · Maryland · Continuing education
Maryland Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA50 hours of Category 1 continuing education every 2 years, including 8 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maryland PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50hours of Category 1 continuing education
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in odd-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Renewal fee
- $401
- New licensees
- First renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement: at least 8 hours of Category 1 pharmacology; exempt from the other 42 hours.
- Audits & records
- Board may impose a $100 penalty per missing CE credit. Keep implicit bias certificates up to 6 years; proof only if audited.
- Renew online
- www.mbp.state.md.us ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll health care practitioners renewing after Apr 1, 2026: attest to an implicit bias and structural racism training (Health Occupations Article §1-225) | — | once |
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)All PAs: Category 1 education on pharmacology topics, within the 50 hours | 8 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Proof of maintenance of NCCPA certification instead of the 50 hours.
Good to know. PA licenses (prefix C) expire June 30 of odd years. Renewal fee $401 includes the $26 MHCC assessment.
Source: www.mbp.state.md.us · COMAR 10.32.03.09 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Maryland?
50 hours of Category 1 continuing education every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Maryland?
Use the license lookup of the Maryland Board of Physicians (mbp.state.md.us); 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 Maryland?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Maryland?
Licenses renew by June 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).