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Physician Assistant CME requirements in District of Columbia

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CME hours
100 (NCCPA certification may substitute for the 100 hrs)
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes for the bulk; topic-specific hours still required

State-mandated CME topics

  • HIV/AIDS: 3 hrs .
  • LGBTQ cultural competency: 2 hrs — D.C. Code §3-1205.10.
  • Public-health priority topic: 10 hrs — DC-designated.

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.

District of Columbia licensing boardDC Board of Medicine, DC Health
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 DC Board of Medicine, DC Health →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in District of Columbia?

100 (NCCPA certification may substitute for the 100 hrs). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does District of Columbia accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes for the bulk; topic-specific hours still required.

What topic-specific CME does District of Columbia require for physician assistants?

HIV/AIDS: 3 hrs . LGBTQ cultural competency: 2 hrs — D.C. Code §3-1205.10. Public-health priority topic: 10 hrs — DC-designated.

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