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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Idaho

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (renews in June)
Total CME hours
100 hrs/2 yrs, satisfied by NCCPA PA-C maintenance; proof of active NCCPA certification required
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes — NCCPA is the mechanism

State-mandated CME topics

Idaho 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.

Idaho licensing boardIdaho Board of Medicine (DOPL)
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 Idaho Board of Medicine (DOPL) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Idaho, 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 Idaho does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Idaho?

100 hrs/2 yrs, satisfied by NCCPA PA-C maintenance; proof of active NCCPA certification required. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (renews in June).

Does Idaho accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes — NCCPA is the mechanism.

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

Idaho 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 Idaho Board of Medicine (DOPL) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.