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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Missouri

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (24-month period)
Total CME hours
50 hrs AMA PRA Category 1/2 yrs (20 CSR 2150-2.230)
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Not the primary mechanism; NCCPA generally required for licensure

State-mandated CME topics

Missouri 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.

Missouri licensing boardMissouri Board of Registration for the 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 Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Missouri, 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 Missouri does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Missouri?

50 hrs AMA PRA Category 1/2 yrs (20 CSR 2150-2.230). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (24-month period).

Does Missouri accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Not the primary mechanism; NCCPA generally required for licensure.

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

Missouri 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 Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.