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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Minnesota

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CME hours
50 hrs Category 1/2 yrs OR maintain current NCCPA certification
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes (NCCPA is an accepted alternative)

State-mandated CME topics

Minnesota 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.

Minnesota licensing boardMinnesota Board of Medical Practice
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 Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Minnesota, 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 Minnesota does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Minnesota?

50 hrs Category 1/2 yrs OR maintain current NCCPA certification. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does Minnesota accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes (NCCPA is an accepted alternative).

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

Minnesota 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 Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.