Physician Assistants · Michigan · Continuing education
Michigan Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Michigan does not require CE hours for PA license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Michigan PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $181.80
- Renew online
- www.michigan.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll licensees: 1 hour for each year of the license cycle (not one-time) | 3 | every renewal |
| Human traffickingAll licensees: one-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking (R 338.6103) | — | once |
| Controlled substances prescribingControlled substance licensees / PAs licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances: opioids and controlled substances awareness training (R 338.3135) | — | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. Board FAQ: Michigan statute and rules currently require no continuing education for renewal; the licensee is responsible for maintaining competence. Only the mandated trainings below apply.
Good to know. Renewal cycle 3 years; renew online no sooner than 90 days before expiration. Fee $181.80 (+$248.10 controlled substance license). Trainings are certified on the renewal application.
Source: www.michigan.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Michigan?
No set number of hours — Board FAQ: Michigan statute and rules currently require no continuing education for renewal; the licensee is responsible for maintaining competence. Only the mandated trainings below apply.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Michigan?
Use the license lookup of the Michigan Task Force on Physician's Assistants (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing) (michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/pa); 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 Michigan?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Michigan?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).