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North Carolina Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in North Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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PA licenses renew annually. A PA who fails to renew receives a certified notice; if the license is not renewed within 30 days of the mailing of that notice, it automatically becomes inactive. A physician assistant may NOT practice medical acts in North Carolina while the license is inactive.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: NC Medical Board (21 NCAC 32S .0204)

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