172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 90, § 005 - CONTINUING COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

On or before the expiration date, individuals holding an active license from the State of Nebraska must earn one of the following during the preceding 24-month period:

(A) 50 hours of Category 1 continuing education approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA); or

(B) Meet the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) requirements within the previous 24-month period.

005.01 CONTINUING EDUCATION CARRY OVER. Hours are to be earned within the 24 months preceding the date of expiration, except that a licensee who has earned more than 50 hours required for renewal for a 24-month renewal period, is allowed to carry over up to 25 hours to the next 24-month renewal period.

005.02 ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION. Acceptable documentation that the credential holder has met the continuing competency requirements include:

(A) Proof of current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); or

(B) Documentation of completion of continuing education approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

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172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 90, § 005

Amended effective 12/14/2021