Enhancing Clinical Skills: Online CME for Physician Assistants

Why Online CME?

• Convenience: Study anytime, anywhere — ideal for working PAs

• Specialty-Focused Content: Courses tailored to primary care, emergency medicine, dermatology, psychiatry, and more

• Accredited Education: Most online platforms are AAPA or ACCME certified

• Self-Paced or Live: Options include on-demand video, podcasts, PDFs, or live virtual webinars

• CME Tracking: Most platforms track completed credits automatically

Top Online CME Providers for Physician Assistants

1. AAPA Learning Central

Offered by the American Academy of PAs, this platform provides evidence-based CME tailored specifically for PAs, including live events, webinars, and self-assessment tools.

2. CMEinfo (Oakstone)

Popular for its CME audio and video libraries, CMEinfo offers specialty board reviews, practice updates, and bundled courses eligible for Category 1 CME.

3. UpToDate® CME

While commonly used for clinical reference, UpToDate also allows PAs to earn CME credits just by reading articles during their workflow — credits are logged automatically.

4. Pri-Med

Offers free and low-cost CME activities for PAs, with live virtual sessions, interactive modules, and content focused on primary care, chronic disease, and prevention.

5. CME4Life

Geared specifically toward PAs, CME4Life provides engaging, fast-paced courses in urgent care, orthopedics, and emergency medicine, with both online and live options.

6. myCME

An all-in-one platform that curates CME from multiple medical organizations. It offers Category 1 CME credits and is easy to filter by specialty or topic.

🧾 CME Requirements for PAs

According to NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants):

• PAs must earn 100 CME credits every two years

  • At least 50 must be Category 1

• Must pass the PANRE (recertification exam) every 10 years

💡 Final Thought

Online CME gives PAs the flexibility to learn on their terms while fulfilling their professional and licensing requirements. Whether you’re in primary care or a subspecialty, there’s a CME platform out there to meet your needs and fit your schedule.