Do these courses provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™?

Yes, we are accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and these activities are designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for District of Columbia Physician Assistantss

Next Renewal Date

Every 2 years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month

Total Hours Required

100 Hours

General Hours

88 General Hours

Required Courses

10 hours in topics designated as public health priorities by the DC Department of Health.
2 hours in cultural competency focusing on patients who identify as LGBTQ.

Detailed Breakdown

District of Columbia Physician Assistant Standard Renewal Requirements: DC PAs must complete 100 CME hours every two years, with at least 40 Category 1 and 10% (10 hours) in DC Public Health Priorities, plus 2 hours of LGBTQ cultural competency. Licenses issued on or after June 16, 2024 now expire on the last day of the PA’s birth month; existing licenses transition under the Board’s schedule. See the DC Board of Medicine for the PA CE breakdown and the Director’s current public-health domains.
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First-time renewal: CE is not required for the first renewal of a license granted by examination.
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Certification alternative (ABMS/AOA or NCCPA): A PA may substitute current NCCPA certification in lieu of the 100 hours; however, the PA must still complete the 2 hours LGBTQ and 10 hours public health priorities to renew.
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Controlled substance / Opioid prescribing: DC requires mandatory PDMP queries before prescribing or dispensing an opioid or benzodiazepine for >7 consecutive days, and every 90 days thereafter while treatment continues (with listed exceptions).
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DEA or PMP enrollment: All DC-licensed prescribers and dispensers must register with the DC PDMP (registration requirement and program details on DC Health’s PDMP page/FAQ).
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Implicit bias / Cultural competency: 2 hours LGBTQ cultural competency are required by DC law for all health-occupation licensees. (Implicit-bias content may also be used when aligned to the Public Health Priorities domains.)
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