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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Nebraska

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CME hours
50 hrs Category 1 (up to 25 carryover)
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
NCCPA generally required for licensure; CE hours are the renewal mechanism

State-mandated CME topics

  • Opiate prescribing: 3 hrs — Controlled-substance prescribers, incl. ≥0.5 hr PDMP; renewals on/after 2018-10-01.

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.

Nebraska licensing boardNebraska DHHS Licensure Unit (Board of Medicine & Surgery)
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 Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit (Board of Medicine & Surgery) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Nebraska, 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 Nebraska does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Nebraska?

50 hrs Category 1 (up to 25 carryover). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does Nebraska accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

NCCPA generally required for licensure; CE hours are the renewal mechanism.

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

Opiate prescribing: 3 hrs — Controlled-substance prescribers, incl. ≥0.5 hr PDMP; renewals on/after 2018-10-01.

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit (Board of Medicine & Surgery) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.