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Physician Assistant CME requirements in West Virginia

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CME hours
100 (AMA/AAPA/AAFP Category I or II)
Category 1 minimum
50 AMA PRA Category 1 OR proof of current NCCPA recertification
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes (NCCPA recert accepted as alternative to the 50 Cat-1)

State-mandated CME topics

  • Drug diversion/best-practice prescribing of controlled substances: 3 hrs — If prescribed controlled substances in the cycle.

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.

West Virginia licensing boardWest Virginia 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
Verify with West Virginia Board of Medicine →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of West 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 West Virginia does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in West Virginia?

100 (AMA/AAPA/AAFP Category I or II). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does West Virginia accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes (NCCPA recert accepted as alternative to the 50 Cat-1).

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

Drug diversion/best-practice prescribing of controlled substances: 3 hrs — If prescribed controlled substances in the cycle.

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