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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Alabama

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (every two calendar years, effective 2025-01-01)
Total CME hours
50 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Verify whether NCCPA accepted as equivalent

State-mandated CME topics

  • Controlled substances (QACSC): — Initial 8 hrs controlled-substance prescribing + 4 hrs advanced pharmacology within 1 yr before applying; renewal 4 AMA Cat-1 credits every 2 yrs via Board-approved course.

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.

Alabama licensing boardAlabama Board of Medical Examiners
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 Alabama Board of Medical Examiners →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Alabama, 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 Alabama does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Alabama?

Alabama requires 50 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle. At least 50 must be AMA PRA Category 1.

Does Alabama accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Verify whether NCCPA accepted as equivalent.

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

Controlled substances (QACSC): — Initial 8 hrs controlled-substance prescribing + 4 hrs advanced pharmacology within 1 yr before applying; renewal 4 AMA Cat-1 credits every 2 yrs via Board-approved course.

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.