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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Ohio

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (rule OAC 4730-1-06, effective 2025-10-31)
Total CME hours
100 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
If prescriber: ≥12 hrs Category I pharmacology
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
NCCPA certification verified to the board; maintaining it satisfies CME

State-mandated CME topics

  • OARRS attestation: — If prescribing opioids/benzodiazepines.

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.

Ohio licensing boardState Medical Board of Ohio
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 State Medical Board of Ohio →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Ohio, 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 Ohio does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Ohio?

Ohio requires 100 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle.

Does Ohio accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

NCCPA certification verified to the board; maintaining it satisfies CME.

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

OARRS attestation: — If prescribing opioids/benzodiazepines.

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