If you hold an Indiana physician assistant license, the Medical Licensing Board requires PAs to maintain current NCCPA certification — 100 CME hours every two years, at least 50 of which are Category 1. PAs who hold a controlled substance registration must also complete 2 hours of CME in the previous two years on opioid prescribing and opioid abuse. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
100 hours / 2 years
Met through NCCPA certification — at least 50 hours Category 1.
Opioid CME
2 hours every 2 years for controlled substance registrants.
NCCPA certification
PAs maintain competency through NCCPA certification.
MATE Act (federal)
DEA registrants complete a one-time 8-hour substance use disorder training.
How many CME hours Indiana PAs need
Indiana relies on NCCPA certification maintenance — 100 CME hours every two years (at least 50 Category 1) — for physician assistants.
Mandated subject requirements
- Opioids: PAs with a controlled substance registration must complete 2 hours of CME in the previous two years on opioid prescribing and opioid abuse.
- MATE Act: DEA-registered PAs complete a one-time federal 8-hour substance use disorder training.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Indiana PA licenses renew biennially. Maintain your NCCPA certification and, if you hold a controlled substance registration, complete the 2-hour opioid CME each cycle.
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View pricingIndiana Physician Assistants (PA) CME at a glance
- Opioid Prescribing & Abuse (controlled substance registrants)2 hrs · biennial
PAs applying for or renewing a controlled substance registration must have completed 2 hours of CME in the previous two years addressing opioid prescribing and opioid abuse (effective July 1, 2019).
- MATE Act DEA Training8 hrs · one time
Under the federal MATE Act, DEA-registered prescribers must complete a one-time 8 hours of training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders (for DEA registrations/renewals on or after June 27, 2023). This is a federal DEA requirement, not a state count.
Double-check this one — our sources varied
Sources disagreed on some figures for this state, so treat the numbers above as a researched starting point and verify the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
The Medical Licensing Board of Indiana requires PAs to maintain current NCCPA certification, which requires 100 CME hours every two years (at least 50 Category 1). PAs who hold a controlled substance registration (CSR) must complete 2 hours of CME during the previous two years addressing opioid prescribing and opioid abuse (effective July 1, 2019).
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana before relying on these figures.
Source: Medical Licensing Board of Indiana. 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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Indiana Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Indiana PAs need?
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100 CME hours every two years through NCCPA certification maintenance, at least 50 of which are Category 1.
Do Indiana PAs need opioid CME?
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PAs with a controlled substance registration must complete 2 hours of opioid prescribing and abuse CME during the previous two years.
Do Indiana PAs need NCCPA certification?
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Yes — PAs maintain competency through NCCPA certification.
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