Physician Assistants · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA30 hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours of Category 1 CME
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, even yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- In even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 30
- Accepted credit
- Category 1 as defined by the NCCPA or as approved by the Board
- Renew online
- dsps.wi.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingResponsible controlled substances prescribing, within the 30 hours | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Evidence of active NCCPA (or board-approved successor) certification is accepted as meeting the requirement.
Good to know. Reporting period: March 1 of an even-numbered year to February 28 of the next even-numbered year. Admin code (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov) timed out, so no legal citation recorded.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in Wisconsin?
Category 1 as defined by the NCCPA or as approved by the Board.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in Wisconsin?
30 hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years, at least 30 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/PhysicianAssistant/Default.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in Wisconsin?
Licenses renew in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).