AAPA

 
NCCPA no longer requires PAs to complete self-assessment CME and PI-CME to remain certified. Instead, PAs who complete these types of CME will be provided with an incentive for doing so. PAs will receive an additional 50 percent weighting for all self-assessment credits logged with NCCPA, and the first 20 PI-CME credits logged during every two-year cycle will now be doubled. This incentive will apply only to NCCPA's calculations regarding CME requirements. 

PAs should be aware that the additional weighting applies only to NCCPA certification. States that require CME for license renewal purposes do not apply any additional weighting for self-assessment or PI-CME. For state license purposes, PAs must report credits exactly as awarded on their CME certificates. 

PAs are encouraged to pay close attention to state licensing agency requirements for license renewal. For additional information, check the renewal requirements for your state licensing agency, the summary information for your state and AAPA's Certification Maintenance and CME FAQ.