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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Kansas

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (report 50 hrs/yr or 100 hrs/2 yr)
Total CME hours
100 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
≥20 hrs Category I (plus ≥1 hr Category III) per annual option
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Not the primary mechanism; CE hours required

State-mandated CME topics

  • Pain management/opioids/PDMP: 1–2 — Every renewal.

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.

Kansas licensing boardKansas State Board of Healing Arts
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 Kansas State Board of Healing Arts →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Kansas, 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 Kansas does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Kansas?

Kansas requires 100 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle.

Does Kansas accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Not the primary mechanism; CE hours required.

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

Pain management/opioids/PDMP: 1–2 — Every renewal.

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