If you hold a Delaware physician assistant license, the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline requires 100 hours of approved CME during each renewal period (April 1 to March 31 of even-numbered years) — 50 Category 1 and 50 Category 2. This hour requirement is waived if you hold active NCCPA certification. Two mandated courses — child abuse reporting, and dementia care for adult/gerontology providers — apply regardless. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
100 hours / 2 years
50 Category 1 plus 50 Category 2 each renewal period.
NCCPA waiver
The 100-hour requirement is waived for PAs with active NCCPA certification.
Child abuse reporting
1 hour each renewal on recognizing and reporting abuse and domestic violence.
Dementia care
1 hour for adult/gerontology providers on Alzheimer's and dementia care.
How many CME hours Delaware PAs need
Delaware requires 100 hours of approved CME every two years — at least 50 Category 1 and 50 Category 2 (AMA, or AOA equivalent). This hour total is waived for PAs holding active NCCPA certification.
Mandated subject requirements
- Child abuse & domestic violence reporting: 1 hour each renewal under Delaware's Medical Practice Act.
- Alzheimer's / dementia: 1 hour each cycle for PAs working in adult or gerontology settings.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Delaware PA licenses renew biennially, with the CME period running April 1 through March 31 of even-numbered years. The Board performs random audits to verify compliance.
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- Child Abuse & Domestic Violence Reporting1 hr · biennial
PAs must complete 1 hour each renewal on recognizing child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation, and domestic violence, and the reporting obligations under Delaware's Medical Practice Act.
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Care (adult/gerontology providers)1 hr · biennial
PAs who work in adult or gerontology settings must complete at least 1 hour each reporting period on diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Active Delaware PAs must complete 100 hours of approved CME during each full renewal period (April 1 to March 31 of even-numbered years) — at least 50 hours Category 1 and 50 hours Category 2 (AMA, or AOA equivalent). This hour requirement is waived for PAs who hold active NCCPA certification. Regardless of the waiver, all PAs must complete the mandated child abuse reporting course, and adult/gerontology providers must complete a dementia course each cycle.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline before relying on these figures.
Source: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
PA Licensure Compact: enacted but not yet active. Enacted by enough states and a commission is standing up, but NOT yet issuing the compact privilege — PAs still license state-by-state.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Delaware Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Delaware PAs need?
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100 hours every two years — 50 Category 1 and 50 Category 2 — unless waived by active NCCPA certification.
Does NCCPA certification satisfy Delaware PA CME?
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Active NCCPA certification waives the 100-hour requirement, but the mandated child abuse and dementia courses still apply.
What mandated courses do Delaware PAs need?
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A 1-hour child abuse/domestic violence reporting course each renewal, plus a 1-hour dementia course for adult/gerontology providers.
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