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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Maine

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (by birth month/year)
Total CME hours
100 hrs/2 yrs (≥40 Category 1); NCCPA cert satisfies the 100-hr requirement
Category 1 minimum
40 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes for the 100-hr requirement (not the opioid requirement)

State-mandated CME topics

  • Opioid prescribing: 3 hrs — Category 1 every 2 yrs for controlled-substance prescribers (Board Rule Ch. 21).

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.

Maine licensing boardMaine Board of Licensure in Medicine
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 Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Maine, 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 Maine does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Maine?

100 hrs/2 yrs (≥40 Category 1); NCCPA cert satisfies the 100-hr requirement. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (by birth month/year).

Does Maine accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes for the 100-hr requirement (not the opioid requirement).

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

Opioid prescribing: 3 hrs — Category 1 every 2 yrs for controlled-substance prescribers (Board Rule Ch. 21).

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