Physician Assistants · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA100 hours every 2 years, including 3 h controlled substances prescribing (before the first renewal); renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.
- PA (osteopathic board): 100 hours every 2 years, including 3 h controlled substances prescribing (before the first 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
West Virginia PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31 in odd-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- Category I by AMA, AAPA or AAFP (at least 50); Category II by AMA, AAPA or AAFP (max 50)
- New licensees
- Within one year of initial licensure: 3-hour Board-approved course on Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances (waived if no controlled substances); counts toward the 100 hours.
- Audits & records
- Board may audit; documentation due within 30 days of request. Keep CE records 6 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingPAs who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances: within one year of initial licensure | 3 | before the first renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Passing PANRE or recertifying with NCCPA via PANRE-LA during the reporting period; or a PA master's degree within one year of expiration of an initial license.
Good to know. Renewal before April 1 of every odd year. PAs working with DOs are licensed by the WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine (second rule). WV Code 30-1-7a (drug diversion CE) not checked: code site blocked.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code of State Rules 11CSR1B (§11-1B-5, §11-1B-14) · checked Oct 28, 2026
West Virginia PA (osteopathic board) CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- Category I by AMA, AOA, AAPA or AAFP; Category II by the same bodies (max 50)
- New licensees
- Within one year of initial licensure: 3-hour Board-approved Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances course (waived if no controlled substances); counts toward the 100 hours.
- Audits & records
- Board may require copies of certificates; documentation due within 30 days of request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingPAs who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances: within one year of initial licensure | 3 | before the first renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. PA master's degree from an accredited program within one year of expiration of an initial license (up to 100 hours; 97 if the controlled substance course applies).
Good to know. West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine (wvbdosteo.org, site timed out). Two-year license; initial license expires March 31 two years after issue; renewal deadline set by the Board on its website.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code of State Rules 24CSR2 (§24-2-5, §24-2-14) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in West Virginia?
PA: Category I by AMA, AAPA or AAFP (at least 50); Category II by AMA, AAPA or AAFP (max 50). PA (osteopathic board): Category I by AMA, AOA, AAPA or AAFP; Category II by the same bodies (max 50).
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in West Virginia?
PA: 100 hours every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1. PA (osteopathic board): 100 hours every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in West Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the West Virginia Board of Medicine (wvbom.wv.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 West Virginia?
PA: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. PA (osteopathic board): By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in West Virginia?
PA: Licenses renew by March 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). PA (osteopathic board): Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).