Physician Assistants · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA50 hours of category 1 continuing education every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by October 1 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50hours of category 1 continuing education
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 1, odd yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By October 1 in odd-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- Category 1 coursework approved by ACCME, AOA or AAPA
- Renewal fee
- $110
- Carryover
- Up to 25 hours above the 50 required may be carried over to the next renewal period.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementAll professionals who prescribe controlled substances: 3 hours on opioids, of which 0.5 hour on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Instead of the 50 hours: meet NCCPA re-registration requirements within the 24 months before license expiration.
Good to know. PA licenses expire October 1 of odd-numbered years. Hours must be earned in the 24 months before expiration. The 3 opioid/PDMP hours are part of the required CE (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-145(6), LB 731).
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 90; Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-145 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Nebraska?
Category 1 coursework approved by ACCME, AOA or AAPA.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit / Board of Medicine and Surgery (Physician Assistants) (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Physician-Assistant.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Nebraska?
Licenses renew by October 1 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).