If you hold a Nevada physician assistant license, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners requires 40 hours of Category 1 CME each biennial renewal cycle for a PA licensed for the full period (the total is prorated for PAs licensed partway through the cycle). Credits must be AMA PRA Category 1 or hours defined by the AAPA. Nevada also layers in a substance-use and opioid-prescribing requirement for controlled-substance dispensers and a one-time bioterrorism course for newer licensees. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty Category 1 CME hours each biennial cycle (prorated if licensed mid-cycle).
Substance use / opioids (2 hours)
Two hours each cycle on substance use disorders and opioid prescribing for controlled-substance dispensers.
Bioterrorism (one-time)
A one-time WMD/bioterrorism course within two years of initial licensure (for PAs licensed on or after Oct 1, 2003).
NCCPA notice
Notify the Board within 30 days of any involuntary loss of NCCPA certification.
How many CME hours Nevada PAs need
Nevada requires 40 hours of Category 1 CME every two years for a PA licensed for the full biennial period. Under NAC 630.350 the requirement is prorated for PAs licensed partway through the cycle — 40 hours if licensed in the first 6 months, then 30, 20, or 10 hours for later quarters. Credits must be AMA PRA Category 1 or hours defined by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Mandated subject requirements
- Substance use & opioid prescribing: PAs registered to dispense controlled substances must complete at least 2 hours each biennium on substance use and addictive disorders and the prescribing of opioids.
- Bioterrorism / WMD: a one-time course on the medical consequences of weapons of mass destruction, due within two years of initial licensure for PAs licensed on or after October 1, 2003.
Renewal cycle and NCCPA
Nevada PA licenses renew on a two-year cycle. The Board does not list continuous NCCPA certification as a renewal condition, but you must notify the Board within 30 days if you involuntarily lose your NCCPA certification. Complete and document your hours before your renewal date.
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- Substance Use Disorders & Opioid Prescribing2 hrs · every renewal
PAs registered to dispense controlled substances must complete at least 2 hours each biennial period of CME relating specifically to persons with substance use and other addictive disorders and the prescribing of opioids. PAs who do not dispense controlled substances are exempt.
- Bioterrorism / Weapons of Mass DestructionRequired · one time
PAs initially licensed on or after October 1, 2003 must complete a one-time course on the medical consequences of an act of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction (a biological, chemical, or radiological agent) within two years of initial licensure. The course carries AMA PRA Category 1 credit.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Nevada PA licenses issued by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners renew biennially. Under NAC 630, a PA licensed for a full biennial period must complete 40 hours of Category 1 CME; prorated lower totals (30, 20, or 10 hours) apply to PAs licensed partway through the period. Credits must be AAPA-defined hours or AMA PRA Category 1. The Board does not list continuous NCCPA certification as a renewal condition, but a PA must notify the Board within 30 days of any involuntary loss of NCCPA certification.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. 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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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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Nevada Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Nevada PAs need?
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40 hours of Category 1 CME every two years for a PA licensed the full period; the total is prorated (30, 20, or 10 hours) for PAs licensed partway through the cycle.
Does Nevada require opioid CME for PAs?
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Yes — PAs registered to dispense controlled substances must complete at least 2 hours each biennium on substance use disorders and opioid prescribing. PAs who do not dispense controlled substances are exempt.
Do Nevada PAs have to keep NCCPA certification?
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The Board does not list continuous NCCPA certification as a renewal condition, but you must notify the Board within 30 days of any involuntary loss of your NCCPA certification.
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