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Wyoming · Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant CME requirements in Wyoming

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every year renewal; CME measured over rolling 3-yr period
Total CME hours
60 hrs CME over 3 yrs OR maintain current NCCPA certification
Accepts NCCPA in lieu
Yes (NCCPA is an explicit alternative)

State-mandated CME topics

  • Responsible controlled-substance prescribing or SUD: 1 hr — Controlled-substance registrants, in preceding 2 yrs.

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.

Wyoming licensing boardWyoming 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 Wyoming Board of Medicine

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Wyoming, 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 Wyoming does.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CME hours do physician assistants need in Wyoming?

60 hrs CME over 3 yrs OR maintain current NCCPA certification. Renewal cycle: Every year renewal; CME measured over rolling 3-yr period.

Does Wyoming accept NCCPA certification in lieu of state CME?

Yes (NCCPA is an explicit alternative).

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

Responsible controlled-substance prescribing or SUD: 1 hr — Controlled-substance registrants, in preceding 2 yrs.

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