What CE categories are required for physician assistants in Washington?

Category I — minimum 40 hours within the 100: 40 hours; General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 60 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Washington Physician Assistant (PA) CE category requirements

How the 100 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physician assistants in Washington, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Category I — minimum 40 hours within the 100

40h

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

60h

100 hours of continuing education every 2 years per WAC 246-918-180, with a minimum of 40 hours in Category I. In lieu of the 100 hours, the Commission accepts current NCCPA certification or compliance with an AAPA/NCCPA continuing-competency program. No recurring state sub-topic mandates. One-time prerequisites apply: 6-hour suicide assessment training (WAC 246-918-185) and 1-hour opioid prescribing best-practices training (WAC 246-918-825) — both one-time, not per cycle.

Official source: Washington Medical Commission — Physician Assistant License Requirements / Renewal

Full requirements: Washington Physician Assistant (PA) CE requirements
When it's due: Washington Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Washington Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Washington Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties

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

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