A physician assistant must complete at least 100 hours of continuing medical education (CME) every two years, at least 40 hours of which must be American Academy of Physician Assistants Category I CME.  CME documentation must be available for inspection by the board or its agent upon request.  The two year period shall run from the physician assistant’s birthday, beginning in the year 1999, or the first birthday following initial licensure, whichever occurs later.

You are not required to report CME on your annual renewal if either of the following apply to you:

1. You are currently certified by NCCPA
2. You have just graduated or it has been less than two years since your date of graduation

You will be required to attest to meeting the above criteria on your annual renewal in order to comply with the requirement of PA Rule 21 NCAC 32S.0216.