Physician Assistants · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Ohio does not require CE hours for PA license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- CME required to hold current NCCPA certification; pharmacology CE through programs approved by the Board or a person it authorizes
- Renewal fee
- $200
- Audits & records
- The Board may require a random sample of PAs to document NCCPA certification and CME; false certification can bring discipline and a civil penalty up to $5,000.
- Renew online
- elicense.ohio.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)PAs with physician-delegated prescriptive authority: at least 12 hours of pharmacology every two years, in addition to the NCCPA CME | 12 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. No separate state hour count: the PA certifies that NCCPA certification is maintained (incl. periodic recertification exams) and that the CME needed for current NCCPA certification is complete.
Good to know. License valid two years from issuance; renewal online up to 180 days before expiration. Prescribers of opioid analgesics or benzodiazepines must also certify access to the OARRS drug database. Pro rata pharmacology reduction for illness or absence from the country.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · ORC 4730.14; ORC 4730.49 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Ohio?
CME required to hold current NCCPA certification; pharmacology CE through programs approved by the Board or a person it authorizes.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Ohio?
No set number of hours — No separate state hour count: the PA certifies that NCCPA certification is maintained (incl. periodic recertification exams) and that the CME needed for current NCCPA certification is complete.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Ohio?
Use the license lookup of the State Medical Board of Ohio (med.ohio.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 Ohio?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Ohio?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle).