Physician Assistants · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- New Mexico does not require CE hours for PA license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal by March 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingAll board licensees with DEA and NM controlled substances registrations: 5 hours in pain management during the first year of licensure (counts toward the renewal hours) | 5 | once |
| Pain managementPAs holding both a DEA registration and a New Mexico controlled substances registration; pain management with controlled substances (pharmacology/risks, abuse and diversion, regulations, pain treatment), earned in the 2 years before renewal; may also count for NCCPA | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. No separate state hour count: renewal requires proof of current NCCPA certification (or another board-approved certifying agency); an emergency deferral of up to one year is possible if NCCPA recertification is not passed before expiry.
Good to know. PA licenses expire March 1 of the year following expiration of NCCPA certification; late renewal allowed with fees until suspension for non-renewal on June 1. Proof of CME is submitted directly to the board.
Source: www.srca.nm.gov · 16.10.15.18 NMAC; 16.10.14.11 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in New Mexico?
No set number of hours — No separate state hour count: renewal requires proof of current NCCPA certification (or another board-approved certifying agency); an emergency deferral of up to one year is possible if NCCPA recertification is not passed before expiry.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico Medical Board (nmmb.state.nm.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 New Mexico?
By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in New Mexico?
Licenses renew by March 1 (2 years cycle).