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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Connecticut

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year (birth month)
Total CME hours
No separate state CE — maintain NCCPA certification
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes (CGS §20-12j)

State-mandated CME topics

Connecticut lists no profession-specific mandated CME topics for physician assistants beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act one-time 8-hour training.

Sources

Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.

Connecticut licensing boardConnecticut Department of Public Health
NCCPA certification (national)nccpa.net/maintain-certification/continuing-medical-education
NCCPA certification (national)nccpa.net/news/panre-la
NCCPA certification (national)nccpa.net/maintain-certification
DEA MATE Act (federal)samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/mate-act
DEA MATE Act (federal)dea.gov
Verify with Connecticut Department of Public Health

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Connecticut, every PA maintains NCCPA certification — 100 CME credits every two-year cycle (at least 50 Category 1) plus a recertification exam by year 10. Many states accept that in place of separate state CME; this page notes whether Connecticut does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Connecticut?

No separate state CE — maintain NCCPA certification. Renewal cycle: Every year (birth month).

Does Connecticut accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes (CGS §20-12j).

What topic-specific CME does Connecticut require for physician assistants?

Connecticut lists no profession-specific mandated CME topics for physician assistants beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training.

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.