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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Oregon

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year CE accounting (registration ~every 2 years)
Total CME hours
30 hrs/year (general CE)
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Partial — ongoing specialty MOC may fulfill; lifetime certification alone does not

State-mandated CME topics

  • Pain management (OPMC module): 1 hr — At initial licensure and every 2 yrs (OAR 847-008-0075).
  • Cultural competency: 1 hr — Per year, averaged over 4-yr audit period (OAR 847-008-0077).

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.

Oregon licensing boardOregon Medical Board
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 Oregon Medical Board →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Oregon, 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 Oregon does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Oregon?

30 hrs/year (general CE). Renewal cycle: Every year CE accounting (registration ~every 2 years).

Does Oregon accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Partial — ongoing specialty MOC may fulfill; lifetime certification alone does not.

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

Pain management (OPMC module): 1 hr — At initial licensure and every 2 yrs (OAR 847-008-0075). Cultural competency: 1 hr — Per year, averaged over 4-yr audit period (OAR 847-008-0077).

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