Physician Assistants · Vermont · Continuing education
Vermont Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA100 approved credit hours every 2 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Vermont PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100approved credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Renewal fee
- $215
- Audits & records
- Proof of completion is submitted with the renewal application; missing required CME falls under the make-up provisions of Rules 24.3-24.4.
- Renew online
- www.healthvermont.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingPAs who prescribe controlled substances (DEA registrants or pending applicants are presumed to); AMA PRA Cat 1, AAPA Cat 1 or board-designated | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. NCCPA certification or recertification during the 2-year licensure period may be accepted in lieu of the 100 hours; Vermont-required CME (controlled substances) still applies.
Good to know. PA licenses renew January 31 of even years. Practice agreements must be reviewed within 90 days before renewal.
Source: www.healthvermont.gov · Vermont Board of Medical Practice Rules 30.0, 32.4 (eff. 5/1/2024) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Vermont
05 Questions
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Vermont?
100 approved credit hours every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Vermont?
Use the license lookup of the Vermont Board of Medical Practice (healthvermont.gov/systems/board-medical-practice); 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 Vermont?
By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Vermont?
Licenses renew by January 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).