North Carolina Physician Assistant (PA) CE requirements

Physician Assistant — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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50CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board

Renewal: Licenses renew annually within 30 days of the licensee's birthday; the 50-hour CME cycle is biennial and begins on the birthday following initial licensure.

Required categories

Controlled substance prescribing practices, including chronic pain management (PAs who prescribe controlled substances only)
2h

Details

Per 21 NCAC 32S .0216: 50 hours of NCCPA Category I CME every 2 years. A PA with current NCCPA certification is deemed compliant with the 50-hour requirement but NOT exempt from the 2-hour controlled-substance prescribing requirement (unless the CME is part of their certification activity; federally required MATE training also satisfies it). Hours are reported by attestation at annual renewal; documentation retained for audit.

Official source: NC Medical Board — 21 NCAC 32S .0216 Continuing Medical Education (rule PDF)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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