If you hold a Mississippi physician assistant license, the State Board of Medical Licensure requires at least 100 hours of CME every two years, 50 of which must be Category 1 — or evidence of current NCCPA certification. PAs who prescribe controlled substances must include 5 Category 1 hours every two years on controlled-substance prescribing. License renewal opens May 1 through June 30 each year. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
100 hours / 2 years
At least 50 Category 1, or evidence of NCCPA certification.
Controlled substances
5 Category 1 hours every two years for controlled-substance prescribers.
May–June renewal
Renewal opens May 1 through June 30 each year.
NCCPA pathway
Current NCCPA certification satisfies the CME hour requirement.
How many CME hours Mississippi PAs need
Mississippi requires at least 100 hours of CME every two years for physician assistants — 50 of which must be Category 1 — or evidence of current NCCPA certification.
Mandated subject requirements
- Controlled substances: PAs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete at least 5 Category 1 hours every two years on controlled-substance prescribing.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Mississippi PA license renewal opens May 1 through June 30 each year. CME is measured over a two-year period; keep documentation in case of audit.
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View pricingMississippi Physician Assistants (PA) CME at a glance
- Controlled Substance Prescribing5 hrs · biennial
PAs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete at least 5 hours of CME every two years on controlled substance prescribing, counted within the 50 Category 1 hours.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure requires PAs to acquire at least 100 hours of CME every two years, 50 of which must be Category 1, or to provide evidence of current NCCPA certification. PAs authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete at least 5 of those Category 1 hours on controlled substance prescribing each two years. License renewal opens May 1 through June 30 each year.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure before relying on these figures.
Source: Mississippi State 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.
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Mississippi Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Mississippi PAs need?
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At least 100 hours every two years, 50 of which must be Category 1, or current NCCPA certification.
Do Mississippi PAs need controlled-substance CME?
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PAs who prescribe controlled substances must complete at least 5 Category 1 hours every two years on controlled-substance prescribing.
When does Mississippi PA renewal open?
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Renewal opens May 1 through June 30 each year.
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