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.

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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

⚠️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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