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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Vermont

Medium-high confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (Jan 31 of even years)
Total CME hours
100 credit hours/2 yrs (≥50 Category 1); NCCPA cert accepted in lieu
Category 1 minimum
50 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes

State-mandated CME topics

  • Controlled substances: — Prescribers: abuse/diversion, safe use/storage/disposal, VPMS use, tapering, law (rule effective 2024-05-01).

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.

Vermont licensing boardVermont Board of Medical Practice (Dept. of Health)
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 Vermont Board of Medical Practice (Dept. of Health) →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Vermont, 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 Vermont does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Vermont?

100 credit hours/2 yrs (≥50 Category 1); NCCPA cert accepted in lieu. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (Jan 31 of even years).

Does Vermont accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes.

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

Controlled substances: — Prescribers: abuse/diversion, safe use/storage/disposal, VPMS use, tapering, law (rule effective 2024-05-01).

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