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Nevada · Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant CME requirements in Nevada

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (40 hrs full cycle; prorated for partial)
Total CME hours
40 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
All Category 1-equivalent; ≥20 within scope/specialty
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Not a substitute

State-mandated CME topics

  • Ethics/pain management/addiction: 2 hrs .
  • Controlled substances/opioids: 2 hrs — PAs registered to dispense controlled substances (NRS 453.231).
  • Cultural competency & DEI: 2 hrs — PAs under psychiatrist supervision.
  • SBIRT: 2 hrs — One-time, by 2025 renewal.
  • Suicide detection/prevention: 2 hrs — Every 4 yrs.

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.

Nevada licensing boardNevada State Board of Medical Examiners
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 Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Nevada, 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 Nevada does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Nevada?

Nevada requires 40 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle.

Does Nevada accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Not a substitute.

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

Ethics/pain management/addiction: 2 hrs . Controlled substances/opioids: 2 hrs — PAs registered to dispense controlled substances (NRS 453.231). Cultural competency & DEI: 2 hrs — PAs under psychiatrist supervision. SBIRT: 2 hrs — One-time, by 2025 renewal. Suicide detection/prevention: 2 hrs — Every 4 yrs.

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