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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Indiana

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (expires June 30 of even years)
Total CME hours
No fixed state count — maintain active NCCPA certification
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes (NCCPA)

State-mandated CME topics

  • Opioids: — State 2-hr opioid CME tied to controlled-substance registration expired 2025-07-01.

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.

Indiana licensing boardMedical Licensing Board of Indiana (PA Committee), Indiana PLA
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 Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (PA Committee), Indiana PLA →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Indiana, 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 Indiana does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Indiana?

No fixed state count — maintain active NCCPA certification. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (expires June 30 of even years).

Does Indiana accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes (NCCPA).

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

Opioids: — State 2-hr opioid CME tied to controlled-substance registration expired 2025-07-01.

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (PA Committee), Indiana PLA and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.