Physician Assistants · Rhode Island · Continuing education
Rhode Island Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA25 hours per renewal cycle; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Rhode Island PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25hours
- Renewal cycle
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- Deadline
- Jun 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Approved continuing medical education (types not listed in the rule)
- New licensees
- PAs initially licensed after the July 1 renewal date are exempt until the next renewal cycle (June 30 of the next odd-numbered year).
- Audits & records
- Keep course descriptions, proof of attendance or other documentation for at least 4 years; subject to random audit by the Board.
Good to know. Rule text says 25 hours 'every years' (apparent typo); accumulation period runs July 1 to June 30. Licenses expire June 30 of odd-numbered years; renewal filed by June 1. Exact period not confirmed (statute site and RIDOH page blocked).
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-05-24, § 24.8; R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-54-22 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Rhode Island?
Approved continuing medical education (types not listed in the rule).
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Rhode Island?
25 hours per renewal cycle.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Rhode Island?
Use the license lookup of the Rhode Island Board of Licensure of Physician Assistants (RI Department of Health) (health.ri.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 Rhode Island?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Rhode Island?
Licenses renew by June 30 in odd-numbered years.