If you hold an Oklahoma physician assistant license, the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision requires 20 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every calendar year. Unlike many states, Oklahoma sets its own annual CME standard rather than simply deferring to your NCCPA certification. At least one of those hours must address substance abuse. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
20 hours / year
Twenty AMA PRA Category 1 credits each calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31).
Substance abuse (1 hr/yr)
At least one Category 1 hour on substance abuse every calendar year.
Annual renewal
PA licenses expire March 31; CME is measured per calendar year.
First-year exemption
New PAs are not required to report CME until one year after licensure.
How many CME hours Oklahoma PAs need
Oklahoma requires 20 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME each calendar year. The requirement is measured on a January 1 to December 31 calendar-year basis, even though PA licenses renew with a March 31 expiration date.
Mandated subject requirements
- Substance abuse: at least one hour of Category 1 CME on substance abuse must be earned each calendar year, counting toward the 20-hour total.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Oklahoma PA licenses expire on March 31 each year. Because the 20-hour requirement is tracked per calendar year, complete and document your hours before the close of the year and have them ready at renewal. A CME deficiency can trigger a penalty of additional Category 1 hours the following year.
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- Substance Abuse1 hr · annual
At least one hour of Category 1 CME concerning the topic of substance abuse must be earned each calendar year, counting toward the 20-hour annual total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Oklahoma sets its own state CME requirement for PAs rather than deferring to NCCPA. The Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision requires 20 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME each calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31). PA licenses expire March 31 annually.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision before relying on these figures.
Source: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. 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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Oklahoma PA CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Oklahoma PAs need?
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20 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every calendar year.
Does Oklahoma require a substance abuse CME for PAs?
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Yes - at least one hour of Category 1 CME on substance abuse must be earned each calendar year.
Does Oklahoma just require NCCPA certification?
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No. Oklahoma sets its own 20-hour annual Category 1 CME requirement rather than deferring to NCCPA maintenance.
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