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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Oklahoma

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year
Total CME hours
20 hrs Category I CME/calendar year
Category 1 minimum
20 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Not as substitute for the annual 20 hrs

State-mandated CME topics

  • Substance abuse: 1 hr — ≥1 hr/yr.
  • Pain management or opioid use/addiction: 1 hr .

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.

Oklahoma licensing boardOklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
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 Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Oklahoma?

20 hrs Category I CME/calendar year. Renewal cycle: Every year.

Does Oklahoma accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Not as substitute for the annual 20 hrs.

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

Substance abuse: 1 hr — ≥1 hr/yr. Pain management or opioid use/addiction: 1 hr .

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