If you hold a Hawaii physician assistant license, the Hawaii Medical Board requires 40 hours of Category 1 CME every two years — AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, or AAPA Category 1. Since the February 2020 rule change, current NCCPA certification is no longer required at the time of renewal. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty Category 1 CME hours each biennial renewal.
Flexible credit
AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, or AAPA Category 1 all count.
No NCCPA at renewal
Current NCCPA certification is no longer required at the time of renewal.
Audit-based proof
CME proof is presented only when the Board audits the licensee.
How many CME hours Hawaii PAs need
Hawaii requires 40 hours of Category 1 CME every two years for physician assistants — AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, or AAPA Category 1 credit.
Mandated subject requirements
Hawaii does not currently mandate specific CME subject areas for PA renewal; the 40 hours may be in any qualifying Category 1 topic relevant to your practice.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Hawaii PA licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Licensees on inactive status are exempt from the CME requirement, and proof is presented only upon audit.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Beginning with renewals on or after February 1, 2020, the Hawaii Medical Board requires 40 hours of Category 1 CME every two years — AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, or AAPA Category 1. Current NCCPA certification is no longer required at the time of renewal. Licensees on inactive status are not subject to the CME requirement, and CME proof is presented only upon audit.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Hawaii Medical Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Hawaii Medical Board. 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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Hawaii Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Hawaii PAs need?
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40 Category 1 CME hours every two years.
Is NCCPA certification required for Hawaii PA renewal?
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No — since February 2020, current NCCPA certification is no longer required at the time of renewal.
What credit types does Hawaii accept for PAs?
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AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, and AAPA Category 1 all qualify.
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