Mandatory topics
North Dakota 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, North Dakota 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 only | North Dakota relies on NCCPA certification maintenance as the sole CE framework for PAs. AAPA Category 1 CME is the canonical NCCPA Category I credit. The NDBOM does not publish an independent PA CME hour total.SourceNDBOM PA Renewal Instructions[1] |
NCCPA Category 2 credits PAs only | Any credit NCCPA accepts for certification maintenance (including NCCPA Category 2/self-learning up to 50 of 100) qualifies because ND requires current NCCPA certification and publishes no separate state standard.SourceNDBOM PA Renewal Instructions[1] |
Documentation & audit
Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
Waivers & exemptions
No formal waivers or exemptions are published for North Dakota.
FAQ
How many CE hours do North Dakota PAs need?
North Dakota does not publish a state-level CE hour requirement for PA license renewal separate from NCCPA. The sole continuing education requirement is proof of current NCCPA certification, which independently requires 100 CME credits every two years (at least 50 in Category 1). The NDBOM PA FAQ and renewal instructions state: "No, you may not practice in North Dakota without a current NCCPA certificate."[2][1] PAs who maintain NCCPA certification automatically satisfy the state's renewal requirements with no additional state-specific CE obligations.
Are there mandatory CE topics for PAs in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota has no state-mandated CE topics for physician assistants. The state defers entirely to NCCPA certification maintenance as its CE compliance mechanism. Any topic-specific continuing education that PAs complete is driven by NCCPA requirements or employer credentialing standards, not by the North Dakota Board of Medicine. PAs with DEA registration should be aware of the federal MATE Act one-time 8-hour training requirement, but this is a federal mandate, not a North Dakota state requirement.
Where can I check my North Dakota PA license renewal date?
North Dakota PA licenses expire every other year on December 31.[1] The renewal window opens October 1 of the expiration year. You can check your license status and access renewal instructions through the North Dakota Board of Medicine at ndbom.org. The renewal fee is $100 plus a $5 processing fee. Licenses lapsed for more than 3 years require a new application for licensure; within 3 years, the reactivation fee is $50 per year plus a $5 processing fee.