Physician Assistants · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA100 hours every 2 years, including 5 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- Category 1 as defined by ACCME, AAPA, AMA or AOA (50 of the 100 hours)
- Renewal fee
- $150
- New licensees
- Board CE page: initial licensure issued during the current cycle is exempt for that cycle.
- Audits & records
- Attest in MELS at each annual renewal; upload documents only if selected for audit.
- Renew online
- gateway.msbml.ms.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingPAs authorized to prescribe controlled substances: 5 hours on prescribing with emphasis on controlled substances, within the 100 hours | 5 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Current NCCPA certification satisfies the whole 100-hour requirement.
Good to know. Two-year CE cycle starts July 1 of each even year (current: Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2028). License renewed every year May 1-June 30, fee $150 plus convenience fee. The one-time DEA 8-hour training satisfies the Board controlled substance training.
Source: www.msbml.ms.gov · 30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2615, Chapter 1, Rule 1.9 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Mississippi?
Category 1 as defined by ACCME, AAPA, AMA or AOA (50 of the 100 hours).
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Mississippi?
100 hours every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Mississippi?
Use the license lookup of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (msbml.ms.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 Mississippi?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Mississippi?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).