If you hold a Kentucky physician assistant license, the Board of Medical Licensure requires 100 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every two years, along with proof of current NCCPA certification. Kentucky also requires a one-time 1.5-hour pediatric abusive head trauma course and a one-time 1-hour Alzheimer's/dementia course, each due within the first two years of licensure or before first renewal. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
100 hours / 2 years
One hundred AMA PRA Category 1 CME hours each biennial renewal.
NCCPA certification
PAs must provide proof of current NCCPA certification.
Pediatric head trauma
A one-time 1.5-hour course before first renewal.
Dementia course
A one-time 1-hour Alzheimer's/dementia course before first renewal.
How many CME hours Kentucky PAs need
Kentucky requires 100 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every two years for physician assistants, plus proof of current NCCPA certification.
Mandated subject requirements
- Pediatric abusive head trauma: a one-time 1.5-hour course before first renewal.
- Alzheimer's / dementia: a one-time 1-hour course before first renewal (effective July 15, 2024).
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kentucky PA licenses renew biennially. The one-time pediatric head trauma and dementia courses are due within the first two years of licensure or before first renewal.
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View pricingKentucky Physician Assistants (PA) CME at a glance
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma1.5 hrs · one time
A one-time 1.5-hour course on pediatric abusive head trauma, due within the first two years of licensure or before first renewal (unless completed in the graduating PA curriculum).
- Alzheimer's & Dementia1 hr · one time
Effective July 15, 2024, a one-time 1-hour course on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, due within the first two years of licensure or before first renewal.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure requires PAs to complete 100 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every two years and to provide proof of current NCCPA certification. Kentucky also requires a one-time 1.5-hour pediatric abusive head trauma course and (effective July 15, 2024) a one-time 1-hour Alzheimer's/dementia course, each due within the first two years of licensure or before first renewal.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure before relying on these figures.
Source: Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. 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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Kentucky Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Kentucky PAs need?
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100 AMA PRA Category 1 CME hours every two years.
Do Kentucky PAs need NCCPA certification?
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Yes — PAs must provide proof of current NCCPA certification at renewal.
What one-time courses do Kentucky PAs need?
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A one-time 1.5-hour pediatric abusive head trauma course and a one-time 1-hour Alzheimer's/dementia course, each before first renewal.
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