At a glance: Every PA licensed in Mississippi must complete 100 hours of CME every two years to keep their license active. 50 of those hours must be Category 1. If you are authorized to prescribe controlled substances, 5 of your 100 hours must focus on prescribing.
CME Requirements for Physician Assistants
Per 30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2615, Rule 1.9:
- 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years.
- 50 of those 100 hours must be Category 1, as defined by:
- If you are authorized to prescribe controlled substances, 5 of the 100 hours must be related to prescribing medications, with an emphasis on controlled substances.
CME Reporting Cycle
The CME renewal cycle is every two years.
CME cycles:
- July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
- July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028
- July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2030
Documenting Your CME
There are two ways to satisfy the CME requirement.
Option 1: Current NCCPA Certification
If you hold a current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), your active certification serves as evidence that you have met the 100-hour CME requirement, per Part 2615 Rule 1.9.
Option 2: Self-Maintained CME Records
If you are not currently NCCPA-certified, you are responsible for keeping up with your own CME hours. Maintain certificates of completion and supporting documentation for every CME activity, and have them organized and accessible in case you are audited for CME compliance.
Rules and Regulations
- 30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2615, Rule 1.9: Continuing Education
- Miss. Code Ann. §73-26-5: Authority for PA licensure and CME requirements
Questions About CME Compliance?
Contact the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure:
- Phone: (601) 987-3079
- Email: mboard@msbml.ms.gov
- Office: 805 S. Wheatley Street, Suite 600, Ridgeland, MS 39157
