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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Florida

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CME hours
100 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Current NCCPA certification can substitute for the 'general' CME hours; core/statutory hours still required

State-mandated CME topics

  • HIV/AIDS: 1 hr — First renewal only, Category I.
  • Medical errors: 2 hrs — Every biennium.
  • Domestic violence: 2 hrs — Every third biennium (6 yrs).
  • Controlled substances: 3 hrs — Prescribing PAs.

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.

Florida licensing boardFlorida Board of Medicine
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 Florida Board of Medicine →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Florida, 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 Florida does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Florida?

Florida requires 100 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle. At least 50 must be AMA PRA Category 1.

Does Florida accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Current NCCPA certification can substitute for the 'general' CME hours; core/statutory hours still required.

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

HIV/AIDS: 1 hr — First renewal only, Category I. Medical errors: 2 hrs — Every biennium. Domestic violence: 2 hrs — Every third biennium (6 yrs). Controlled substances: 3 hrs — Prescribing PAs.

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