Physician Assistants · Oklahoma · Continuing education
Oklahoma Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA20 hours of Category I CME every year, including 1 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oklahoma PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours of Category I CME
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Category 1 minimum
- 20
- Accepted credit
- All Category I CME hours sponsored or approved by the state and national associations
- New licensees
- Exempt from reporting CME until one year after licensure.
- Audits & records
- Yearly random or for-cause audit; 30 days to submit proof. Missing the Dec 31 deadline means 40 Category I hours are required.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)All PAs: at least 1 hour of Category I CME on substance abuse each calendar year | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. CME is counted per calendar year (preceding year). Licenses are renewed annually on a date set by the Board.
Source: www.okmedicalboard.org · Section 519.8; OAC 435:15-3-17 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Oklahoma?
All Category I CME hours sponsored or approved by the state and national associations.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Oklahoma?
20 hours of Category I CME every year, at least 20 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Oklahoma?
Use the license lookup of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (okmedicalboard.org); 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 Oklahoma?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Oklahoma?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).