Physician Assistants · New York · Continuing education
New York Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- New York does not require CE hours for PA license renewal; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New York 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
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPrescribers with a DEA registration: 3 hours in pain management, palliative care and addiction once every 3 years; attest to NYSDOH | 3 | every 3 years |
| Infection controlAll PAs: infection control and barrier precautions coursework at initial licensure/registration and every 4 years (Public Health Law §239); attest at each registration | — | every 4 years |
Good to know. PAs are not on the NYSED list of professions with a CE requirement; only the mandated trainings apply. PAs are also not listed for the one-time child abuse training. Registration is for three years.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · Public Health Law §239 (infection control); NYSDOH mandatory prescriber education · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in New York?
No set number of hours.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Medicine) (op.nysed.gov/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 New York?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in New York?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).