If you hold a Minnesota physician assistant license, the Board of Medical Practice requires at least 50 hours of Category 1 CME every two years, from AOA, RCPSC, AAPA, or AMA approved providers. PA licenses renew every two years by October 31. Maintaining NCCPA certification — which requires 100 hours including 50 Category 1 every two years — more than satisfies the state minimum. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
50 hours / 2 years
At least 50 Category 1 CME hours each biennial cycle.
October 31 renewal
Minnesota PA licenses renew every two years by October 31.
Flexible credit
AMA, AOA, AAPA, and RCPSC Category 1 credit all qualify.
NCCPA exceeds minimum
NCCPA certification maintenance more than satisfies the state requirement.
How many CME hours Minnesota PAs need
Minnesota requires at least 50 hours of Category 1 CME every two years for physician assistants, from AOA, RCPSC, AAPA, or AMA approved providers.
Mandated subject requirements
Minnesota does not currently mandate specific CME subject areas for PA renewal; the 50 hours may be in any qualifying Category 1 topic relevant to your practice.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Minnesota PA licenses renew every two years by October 31. Maintaining NCCPA certification (100 hours including 50 Category 1) satisfies and exceeds the state minimum.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice requires PAs to complete at least 50 hours of Category 1 CME every two years, from providers approved by the AOA, RCPSC, AAPA, or AMA. PA licenses renew every two years by October 31. Maintaining NCCPA certification (100 CME hours including 50 Category 1 every two years) more than satisfies the state minimum.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice before relying on these figures.
Source: Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. 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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Minnesota Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Minnesota PAs need?
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At least 50 hours of Category 1 CME every two years.
When do Minnesota PA licenses renew?
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Every two years by October 31.
Does NCCPA certification satisfy Minnesota PA CME?
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Yes — NCCPA maintenance (100 hours including 50 Category 1) more than satisfies the state minimum.
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