Washington Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in Washington, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Licenses renew every two years on the practitioner's birthday. A license not renewed on or before the expiration date is expired and any later renewal is late, incurring the $124 late fee; there is no grace period (WMC FAQ). Renewal requires 100 continuing-education hours every two years, minimum 40 Category I; NCCPA certification may be accepted in lieu.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
Under WAC 246-918-180, the 100-hour biennial CME requirement may be audited for compliance at the discretion of the commission.
Official source: Washington Medical Commission - FAQ
Related
- 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
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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