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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Montana

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year
Total CME hours
No state CME requirement for PAs
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
PA-C maintenance expected via NCCPA; no state total

State-mandated CME topics

Montana 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.

Montana licensing boardMontana Board of Medical Examiners (DLI/BSD)
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 Montana Board of Medical Examiners (DLI/BSD) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Montana, 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 Montana does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Montana?

No state CME requirement for PAs. Renewal cycle: Every year.

Does Montana accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

PA-C maintenance expected via NCCPA; no state total.

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

Montana 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 Montana Board of Medical Examiners (DLI/BSD) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.