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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Hawaii

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (by Jan 31 of even years)
Total CME hours
40 hrs Category 1 (statutory standard); renewal step collects proof of current NCCPA certification
Category 1 minimum
40 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes — NCCPA proof is the operative renewal requirement

State-mandated CME topics

Hawaii 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.

Hawaii licensing boardHawaii Medical Board (DCCA)
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 Hawaii Medical Board (DCCA)

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Hawaii, 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 Hawaii does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Hawaii?

40 hrs Category 1 (statutory standard); renewal step collects proof of current NCCPA certification. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (by Jan 31 of even years).

Does Hawaii accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes — NCCPA proof is the operative renewal requirement.

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

Hawaii 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 Hawaii Medical Board (DCCA) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.