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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Kentucky

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year (fee by Mar 31); CME tied to NCCPA cycle
Total CME hours
Maintain current NCCPA certification (100 hrs/2-yr NCCPA standard)
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes (current NCCPA certification required)

State-mandated CME topics

  • Pediatric abusive head trauma: 1.5 hrs — One-time before first renewal (KRS 311.844).
  • Alzheimer's/dementia: 1 hr — One-time, effective 2024-07-15.
  • HB1 controlled substances (KASPER): — For controlled-substance prescribers.

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.

Kentucky licensing boardKentucky Board of Medical Licensure
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 Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Kentucky, 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 Kentucky does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Kentucky?

Maintain current NCCPA certification (100 hrs/2-yr NCCPA standard). Renewal cycle: Every year (fee by Mar 31); CME tied to NCCPA cycle.

Does Kentucky accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes (current NCCPA certification required).

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

Pediatric abusive head trauma: 1.5 hrs — One-time before first renewal (KRS 311.844). Alzheimer's/dementia: 1 hr — One-time, effective 2024-07-15. HB1 controlled substances (KASPER): — For controlled-substance prescribers.

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