If you hold a Florida physician assistant license, the Board of Medicine requires 100 total CME hours prior to each biennial renewal — at least 50 Category 1 and 50 Category 2. Florida layers in a recurring 2-hour Medical Errors course, a one-time 2-hour Human Trafficking course, and a 2-hour controlled-substance course for prescribers. First-time renewers have a special package, and NCCPA certification can substitute for the 97 general hours that first cycle. 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 biennial renewal.
Medical errors (recurring)
A 2-hour prevention of medical errors course each renewal.
Human trafficking (one-time)
A one-time 2-hour human trafficking course.
Controlled substances
Prescribers complete a 2-hour controlled-substance course each cycle.
How many CME hours Florida PAs need
Florida requires 100 total CME hours every two years for physician assistants — at least 50 hours Category 1 (AAPA, ACCME, AMA, AOA-CCME, or AAFP approved), with the remaining 50 hours Category 2.
Mandated subject requirements
- Medical errors: a 2-hour course each biennial renewal.
- Human trafficking: a one-time 2-hour course.
- Controlled substances: a 2-hour course each cycle for PAs who prescribe controlled substances.
- HIV/AIDS: 1 hour for first-time renewers.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
All Florida PA licenses expire at midnight Eastern Time on January 31 of each even-numbered year. First-time renewers complete 2 hours Medical Errors, 1 hour HIV/AIDS, and 97 general hours (NCCPA certification can substitute for the 97 general hours).
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View pricingFlorida Physician Assistants (PA) CME at a glance
- Prevention of Medical Errors2 hrs · biennial
A 2-hour course on the prevention of medical errors is required each biennial renewal.
- Human Trafficking2 hrs · one time
A one-time 2-hour course on human trafficking is required of Florida licensees.
- Controlled Substance Prescribing2 hrs · biennial
PAs registered to prescribe controlled substances must complete a 2-hour board-approved course on prescribing controlled substances each renewal cycle.
- HIV/AIDS (first renewal)1 hr · one time
First-time renewers must complete 1 hour of HIV/AIDS education as part of the first-renewal CME package.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Florida Board of Medicine requires PAs to complete 100 total CME hours prior to each biennial renewal — a minimum of 50 hours Category 1 (approved by AAPA, ACCME, AMA, AOA-CCME, or AAFP), with the remaining 50 hours Category 2. Florida mandates a recurring 2-hour Medical Errors course each biennium and a one-time 2-hour Human Trafficking course. First-time renewers complete 2 hours Medical Errors, 1 hour HIV/AIDS, and 97 general hours; a current NCCPA certification can substitute for the 97 general hours. All PA licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Florida Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: Florida Board of Medicine. 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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Florida Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Florida PAs need?
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100 total hours every two years — at least 50 Category 1 and 50 Category 2.
Does Florida require a medical errors course for PAs?
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Yes — a 2-hour prevention of medical errors course is required each biennial renewal.
When do Florida PA licenses expire?
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All Florida PA licenses expire January 31 of each even-numbered year.
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