If you hold a Maine physician assistant license, the Board of Licensure in Medicine requires 100 hours of CME every two years, at least 50 of which must be AMA PRA Category 1 — or proof of current NCCPA certification. Maine also requires 3 hours of Category 1 CME every two years on opioid prescribing. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
100 hours / 2 years
At least 50 AMA PRA Category 1; the remaining 50 may be Category 1 or 2.
NCCPA pathway
Current NCCPA certification satisfies the general hour requirement.
Opioid prescribing
3 hours of Category 1 CME every two years on opioid prescribing.
Category 1 credit
CME from ACCME-accredited providers awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
How many CME hours Maine PAs need
Maine requires 100 hours of CME every two years for physician assistants — at least 50 AMA PRA Category 1, with the remaining 50 in Category 1 or 2 — or proof of current NCCPA certification.
Mandated subject requirements
- Opioids: 3 hours of Category 1 CME every two years on the prescribing of opioid medication.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maine PA licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Complete and document 100 hours (including the 3-hour opioid component), or maintain current NCCPA certification.
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View pricingMaine Physician Assistants (PA) CME at a glance
- Opioid Prescribing3 hrs · biennial
PAs must complete 3 hours of Category 1 CME every two years on the prescribing of opioid medication.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine requires PAs to complete 100 hours of CME every two years (at least 50 of which must be AMA PRA Category 1), or to provide proof of current NCCPA certification. PAs must also complete 3 hours of Category 1 CME every two years on the prescribing of opioid medication.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: Maine Board of Licensure in 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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Maine Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Maine PAs need?
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100 hours every two years, at least 50 of which must be AMA PRA Category 1, or proof of NCCPA certification.
Does Maine require opioid CME for PAs?
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Yes — 3 hours of Category 1 CME every two years on opioid prescribing.
Can NCCPA certification satisfy Maine PA CME?
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Yes — proof of current NCCPA certification satisfies the general 100-hour requirement.
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