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Physician Assistant CME requirements in North Dakota

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (from birthday)
Total CME hours
≥50 hrs NCCPA Category I/2 yrs (up to 25 carryover)
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
NCCPA certification required to practice

State-mandated CME topics

North Dakota 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.

North Dakota licensing boardNorth Dakota Board of Medicine
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 North Dakota Board of Medicine

How this fits the national picture

Independent of North Dakota, 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 North Dakota does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in North Dakota?

≥50 hrs NCCPA Category I/2 yrs (up to 25 carryover). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (from birthday).

Does North Dakota accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

NCCPA certification required to practice.

What topic-specific CME does North Dakota require for physician assistants?

North Dakota 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 North Dakota Board of Medicine and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.