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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Utah

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (expires May 31 of even years)
Total CME hours
40 hrs/cycle (≥34 AMA PRA Category 1)
Category 1 minimum
34 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Not specified as substitute

State-mandated CME topics

  • Controlled-substance prescribing: 3.5 hrs — Prescribers/renewal, incl. one-time SBIRT.
  • Suicide prevention: — One board-provided training per renewal (verify).

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.

Utah licensing boardUtah DOPL (Physician Assistant Licensing Board)
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 Utah DOPL (Physician Assistant Licensing Board) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Utah, 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 Utah does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Utah?

40 hrs/cycle (≥34 AMA PRA Category 1). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (expires May 31 of even years).

Does Utah accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Not specified as substitute.

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

Controlled-substance prescribing: 3.5 hrs — Prescribers/renewal, incl. one-time SBIRT. Suicide prevention: — One board-provided training per renewal (verify).

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