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Physician Assistant CME requirements in Virginia

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (birth month)
Total CME hours
100 CME hours per renewal cycle
Category 1 minimum
60 hours
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Not in lieu (state sets its own 100-hr standard)

State-mandated CME topics

  • Pain management/controlled substances/addiction: 2 hrs — For controlled-substance prescribers.

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.

Virginia licensing boardVirginia Board of Medicine
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
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How this fits the national picture

Independent of Virginia, 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 Virginia does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Virginia?

Virginia requires 100 CME hours for physician assistants per renewal cycle. At least 60 must be AMA PRA Category 1.

Does Virginia accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Not in lieu (state sets its own 100-hr standard).

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

Pain management/controlled substances/addiction: 2 hrs — For controlled-substance prescribers.

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