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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Texas

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (24-month registration period)
Total CME hours
40 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
20 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
No — Texas CME is separate from NCCPA; NCCPA is not a substitute

State-mandated CME topics

  • Opioid/controlled substances: 2 hrs .
  • Human trafficking prevention: — HHSC-approved course before every renewal; cannot be carried forward.

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.

Texas licensing boardTexas Physician Assistant Board / Texas 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 Texas Physician Assistant Board / Texas Medical Board →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Texas, 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 Texas does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Texas?

Texas requires 40 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle. At least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1.

Does Texas accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

No — Texas CME is separate from NCCPA; NCCPA is not a substitute.

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

Opioid/controlled substances: 2 hrs . Human trafficking prevention: — HHSC-approved course before every renewal; cannot be carried forward.

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