Mandatory topics
Indiana has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 100-hour total.
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Accepted credit
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Indiana Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
AAPA Category 1 PAs onlymin 50 hrs | NCCPA certification maintenance is the operative standard: at least 50 of the 100 credits per 2-year cycle must be Category 1. AAPA Category 1 credit is the standard PA pathway. 844 IAC 2.2-2-3 does not enumerate credit-type requirements independently — Indiana defers to NCCPA.Source844 IAC 2.2-2-3 (NCCPA)[1] |
AMA PRA Category 1 | AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from ACCME-accredited providers counts toward the NCCPA Category 1 minimum.Source844 IAC 2.2-2-3 (NCCPA)[1] |
AOA Category 1-A | AOA Category 1-A credit is accepted toward NCCPA certification maintenance.Source844 IAC 2.2-2-3 (NCCPA)[1] |
NCCPA Category 2 credits PAs onlymax 50 hrs | NCCPA accepts up to 50 hours of Category 2 CME within the 100-credit biennial standard. Self-Assessment Category 1 CME receives a 50% bonus and PI-CME first 20 credits are doubled per NCCPA rules.Source844 IAC 2.2-2-3 (NCCPA)[1] |
Documentation & audit
IPLA may audit CME records at any time during the renewal cycle. PAs should retain CE documentation for at least 3 years.
Waivers & exemptions
PAs may renew in inactive status ($25 fee) and are not required to maintain NCCPA certification while inactive. However, inactive PAs may not practice.
PAs whose licenses have been delinquent for more than 3 years may be required by the PA Committee to pass an approved examination before reinstatement.[1]
FAQ
How many CE hours do Indiana PAs need?
Indiana does not impose a separate state-specific CE hour requirement for PAs. Instead, the state requires PAs to maintain active NCCPA certification as a condition of active licensure.[2][1] NCCPA certification maintenance requires 100 CME credits per two-year cycle, with at least 50 being Category 1. All PA licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years.[1] The practical effect is that PAs must complete 100 hours of CME every two years through NCCPA, but this is a national certification requirement, not an independent Indiana mandate.
Are there mandatory CE topics for PAs in Indiana?
No. As of July 2025, Indiana has no state-mandated CE topics for PA license renewal. The 2-hour opioid prescribing CE requirement for controlled substance registrants expired July 1, 2025 and is no longer in effect.[3] The federal MATE Act still requires a one-time 8-hour training on treating opioid and substance use disorders for all DEA-registered practitioners, but this is a federal obligation, not an Indiana state requirement.
Where can I check my Indiana PA license renewal date?
Indiana PA license information is available through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) at in.gov/pla.[2] All PA licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years, so the renewal date is the same for all Indiana PAs. Renewal notices are sent approximately 90 days before expiration. The renewal fee is $50 for active status and $25 for inactive status, with an additional $50 late fee if renewed after June 30.
Does NCCPA certification satisfy Indiana's PA renewal requirements?
Yes. Indiana's PA license renewal requirement is fundamentally tied to NCCPA certification. The administrative rule requires PAs to submit evidence of current NCCPA certification at renewal.[1] There are no additional state-specific CE hours, mandatory topics, or credit categories imposed on top of NCCPA requirements. PAs who maintain their NCCPA certification in good standing have met all of Indiana's CE-related renewal obligations.
Did Indiana's opioid CE requirement expire?
Yes. Indiana's 2-hour opioid prescribing CE requirement for controlled substance registrants under IC 35-48-3-3.5 contained a built-in sunset clause and expired July 1, 2025. The Indiana PLA website confirms that applicants submitting applications for initial CSR registration or renewal after July 1, 2025 are not required to provide proof of opioid CE completion.[3] The separate federal MATE Act 8-hour training remains in effect as a one-time requirement for DEA registration.