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New Hampshire · Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant CME requirements in New Hampshire

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CME hours
Tied to maintaining NCCPA certification
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes — NCCPA maintenance is the core requirement

State-mandated CME topics

  • Pain management/addiction: 3 hrs — For those required to register with NH PDMP.

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.

New Hampshire licensing boardNH Board of Medicine (OPLC)
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 NH Board of Medicine (OPLC)

How this fits the national picture

Independent of New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in New Hampshire?

Tied to maintaining NCCPA certification. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does New Hampshire accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes — NCCPA maintenance is the core requirement.

What topic-specific CME does New Hampshire require for physician assistants?

Pain management/addiction: 3 hrs — For those required to register with NH PDMP.

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