Physician Assistants · Massachusetts · Continuing education
Massachusetts Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA100 hours every 2 years, including 4 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal by March 1 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Massachusetts PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1 in odd-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 40
- Accepted credit
- At least 40 hours in courses/programs meeting AMA or AAPA Category I criteria
- Audits & records
- Attest under penalty of perjury at renewal; submit proof of CE on Board request.
- Renew online
- www.mass.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPAs who prescribe controlled substances: training under M.G.L. c. 94C, s. 18(e) (pain management, opioid abuse/addiction risk, SUD screening, counseling, safe quantities, opioid antagonists); hours not stated on these pages | — | every renewal |
| Domestic violenceAll applicants/licensees: domestic and sexual violence training (M.G.L. c. 112, s. 264); not repeated once a Board-approved course is completed unless the Board requires it | — | once |
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)All PAs: pharmacology or pharmacokinetics | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Renew every odd year by March 1; late fee after expiration. 100 hours per renewal period including 4 h pharmacology and 40 h Category I.
Source: www.mass.gov · 263 CMR 3.05; 263 CMR 3.08; M.G.L. c. 94C, s. 18(e) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Massachusetts?
At least 40 hours in courses/programs meeting AMA or AAPA Category I criteria.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Massachusetts?
100 hours every 2 years, at least 40 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Massachusetts?
Use the license lookup of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-physician-assistants); 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 Massachusetts?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Massachusetts?
Licenses renew by March 1 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).