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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Michigan

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Total CME hours
~150 over 3 yrs (50/yr) — figure uncertain under current 3-year rule
Category 1 minimum
Historically ≥50 Category 1 (unverified under current rule)
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
NCCPA required for licensure

State-mandated CME topics

  • Implicit bias: 1/yr (3 per 3-year cycle) — New applicants need 2 hrs within prior 5 yrs.
  • Human trafficking: — One-time.
  • Opioids/controlled substances: — One-time; prescribers per renewal (rule effective 2024-05-28).
  • Pain & symptom management: 1 hr .

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.

Michigan licensing boardMichigan Board of Physician Assistants (LARA)
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 Michigan Board of Physician Assistants (LARA) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Michigan, 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 Michigan does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Michigan?

~150 over 3 yrs (50/yr) — figure uncertain under current 3-year rule. Renewal cycle: Every 3 years.

Does Michigan accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

NCCPA required for licensure.

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

Implicit bias: 1/yr (3 per 3-year cycle) — New applicants need 2 hrs within prior 5 yrs. Human trafficking: — One-time. Opioids/controlled substances: — One-time; prescribers per renewal (rule effective 2024-05-28). Pain & symptom management: 1 hr .

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Michigan Board of Physician Assistants (LARA) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.