Wyoming Board of Medicine · PA

60 hours. Rolling 3 years. NCCPA certification accepted.

A source-verified guide to Wyoming's CME requirements for PAs — hours, mandatory topics, audit rules, and exemptions.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WBM~6 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 20, 2026

Mandatory topics

Wyoming has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 60-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
1 hr
Biennial

PAs authorized to prescribe controlled substances in Wyoming

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“The board shall require licensees who are registered with the board of pharmacy to dispense a controlled substance in this state to complete one (1) hour of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or the treatment of substance abuse disorders every two (2) years. [W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv)]”
W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv), Justia, accessed 2026-04-20See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Wyoming 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 systemNotes
AAPA Category 1
PAs only
NCCPA maintenance of certification — including 60 CME credits in the preceding three years — satisfies the Wyoming requirement. AAPA Category 1 CME is the canonical NCCPA credit.Source052-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-21(a)(i)[2]
AMA PRA Category 1
60 hours in the preceding three calendar years via direct documentation. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit qualifies under this pathway.Source052-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-21(a)(ii)[2]
Board-approved credit
PAs only
Documented volunteer service at nonprofit facilities serving uninsured patients, or Board consultant service, credited at specified rates. Contact the Board for the current credit-hour conversion.Source052-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-21(a)[2]
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

PAs certified by NCCPA within three years are exempt from the general 60-hour CME requirement.[2]

PAs holding licenses less than three years are exempt.[2]

PAs with inactive licenses who notify the board in writing are exempt.[2]

The board may grant exemptions for circumstances beyond licensee control and may extend deadlines up to one year upon written request showing good cause.[2]

FAQ
How many CE hours do Wyoming PAs need?
Physician assistants must verify completion of one or more pathways: continued participation in the NCCPA maintenance of certificate process, including completion of not less than 60 continuing medical education credits during the preceding three calendar years; or completion of not less than 60 hours of continuing medical education credits during the preceding three calendar years.[2] Alternative pathways include volunteer service at nonprofit facilities for uninsured persons or Board consultant service. Wyoming specifies 60 hours independently — nccpaDerived: false.
Are there mandatory CE topics for PAs in Wyoming?
Only conditionally. Wyoming requires PAs authorized to prescribe controlled substances to complete 1 hour of CE every 2 years on responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance use disorders. This requirement derives administratively from Board of Medicine authority (primary-verified 2026-04-20).[1] Note: 2019 SF0047 did NOT amend the PA chapter (W.S. §§ 33-26-501 through 33-26-516); the mandate is extended to PAs as Board of Medicine licensees via the Board's general rulemaking authority. PAs without a Wyoming controlled substance registration are not subject to this 1-hour mandate.
Where can I check my Wyoming PA license renewal date?
You can manage your renewal through the Wyoming Board of Medicine website at wyomedboard.wyo.gov.[3] PA renewals operate on an annual cycle with a grace period after the deadline. The board conducts random audits of approximately 10% of licensees with 45-day compliance deadlines,[2] and records must be maintained for at least 4 years.
Does NCCPA certification satisfy Wyoming's PA CE requirement?
Yes. Continued participation in the NCCPA maintenance of certificate process (with at least 60 CME credits over the preceding three calendar years) satisfies the CE requirement, and PAs certified by NCCPA within three years are exempt from the general 60-hour requirement entirely.[2] Since NCCPA certification requires 100 credits per 2-year cycle, maintaining national certification easily exceeds Wyoming's 60-hour triennial standard. However, the 1-hour biennial controlled substance requirement for WY CS-registered prescribers still applies independently.[1]
What is the correct statutory basis for Wyoming's PA controlled substance CE?
The PA controlled substance CE mandate derives from Board of Medicine administrative practice under the Wyoming Medical Practice Act, which authorizes the board to require its licensees — including PAs — who hold a Wyoming Board of Pharmacy controlled-substance dispensing registration to complete 1 hour of CE biennially on responsible prescribing or substance use disorders.[1] 2019 SF0047 did NOT amend the PA-specific statutes (W.S. §§ 33-26-501 through 33-26-516); W.S. 33-24-121 is the Pharmacy Act's pharmacist renewal provision and applies to pharmacists (Board of Pharmacy licensees), not PAs. W.S. 33-26-510(c) governs PA prescribing scope, which is a separate topic from CME authority.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. W.S. § 33-26-202 — Wyoming Medical Practice Act (Board of Medicine duties; (b)(xiv) CS CME authority)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-20
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    “Adopt, amend, repeal, enforce and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer continuing medical education requirements of its licensees. The board shall require licensees who are registered with the board of pharmacy to dispense a controlled substance in this state to complete one (1) hour of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or the treatment of substance abuse disorders every two (2) years.”W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv)
    “The board shall require licensees who are registered with the board of pharmacy to dispense a controlled substance in this state to complete one (1) hour of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or the treatment of substance abuse disorders every two (2) years. [W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv)]”W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv), Justia, accessed 2026-04-20
  2. 052-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-21 — Continuing Medical Education (PA)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-17
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    “(a) Physician assistants must verify completion of one or more pathways: (i) Continued participation in the NCCPA maintenance of certificate process, including completion of not less than 60 continuing medical education credits during the preceding three calendar years or (ii) Completion of not less than 60 hours of continuing medical education credits during the preceding three calendar years. (b) Exemptions: three categories are exempt: those certified by NCCPA within three years, those holding licenses less than three years, and those with inactive licenses who notify the board in writing. (f) Physician assistants shall maintain CME records for no less than four (4) years and such records shall be made available to the board upon request. (h) The board conducts random audits of approximately 10% of licensees with 45-day compliance deadlines.”052-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-21
  3. Physician Assistants — Wyoming Board of Medicine
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-17

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