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Idaho CME requirements 2026 rules for physicians, NPs, PAs, CRNAs and CAAs
Idaho regulates four clinician professions through different boards, each with its own continuing-education rules: physicians (MD/DO), nurse practitioners (APRN/NP), physician assistants (PA) and nurse anesthetists (CRNA). Anesthesiologist assistants (CAA) cannot practice in Idaho. Below, each profession's total hours, mandated topics, opioid/controlled-substance rule, and tracking, plus the one federal rule they share. Physician rules reviewed October 13, 2026.
Physicians (MD / DO)
Set by the Idaho State Board of Medicine. Verified October 13, 2026.
General CME: 40 hours of practice-relevant CME in the prior 2 years (no Category 1 requirement), or current ABMS/AOA/RCPSC board certification, or full-time residency/fellowship training.
Opioid / controlled substance
No opioid-specific mandate. Federal MATE Act (8 hours one-time) only.
✓ No board pre-approval needed: the federal MATE Act requirement is a single 8-hour course.
All mandated CME topics
No additional mandated topics identified beyond the total above.
Citation: IDAPA 24.33.01.100.04
Nurse Practitioners (APRN / NP)
Set by the Idaho Board of Nursing (DOPL), separate from the physician rules above, with its own hours and topics. Verified July 20, 2026.
General CE: No state numeric CE hours. APRN renewal (2 years) requires current Idaho RN license, current national APRN certification, and Board-acceptable peer review. Competence = certifying body's recert.
Opioid / controlled substance
No standalone state opioid/controlled-substance CE mandate identified for this profession. The federal DEA MATE Act (one-time 8-hour training) still applies if you hold a DEA registration.
All mandated CE topics
No additional mandated topics identified beyond the total above.
Tracking: Self-attestation via DOPL portal; verified via national certificate + peer review; audit. No CE Broker.
Physician Assistants (PA)
Set by the Idaho State Board of Medicine - PA Advisory Committee (DOPL), separate from the physician rules above, with its own hours and topics. Verified July 20, 2026.
General CE: No independent state numeric CME. Renewal requires attestation of current NCCPA certificate (or equivalent); NCCPA requires 100 hours per 2 years (50 Category 1). Idaho physician 40-hour rule (IDAPA 24.33.01.100.04) is MD/DO only. PA license renews annually; effective CME cycle = NCCPA 2-year.
Opioid / controlled substance
No standalone state opioid/controlled-substance CE mandate identified for this profession. The federal DEA MATE Act (one-time 8-hour training) still applies if you hold a DEA registration.
All mandated CE topics
No additional mandated topics identified beyond the total above.
Tracking: Annual self-attestation of NCCPA certificate via DOPL portal; CME tracked by NCCPA; audit. No CE Broker.
Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
Set by the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL), separate from the physician rules above, with its own hours and topics. Verified August 24, 2026.
General CE: IDAPA 24.34.01.100.11 (APRN renewal, every two years): licensee '(a) Maintains a current registered nurse license…; (b) Submits evidence of current APRN certification by a national organization recognized by the Board; (c) Provides evidence… of participation in a peer review process acceptable to the Board.' License expires Aug 31 of odd years.
NBCRNA recertification is accepted in place of state CE. Idaho has no state hour count; continued competence is certification-based, so maintaining NBCRNA CPC certification (plus peer review) is the state requirement. Loss of NBCRNA certification = ineligible to renew. National layer: NBCRNA continued certification (4-year cycle: 60 Class A + 40 Class B credits, MAC Check).
Opioid / controlled substance
No standalone state opioid/controlled-substance CE mandate identified for this profession. The federal DEA MATE Act (one-time 8-hour training) still applies if you hold a DEA registration.
All mandated CE topics
No additional mandated topics identified beyond the total above.
Tracking: Self-attestation in DOPL online portal; national certification uploaded from awarding body (wallet card acceptable, screenshots not); peer-review evidence on request; audit. No CE Broker.
Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAA)
Not authorized to practice in Idaho. Verified August 24, 2026.
Certified anesthesiologist assistants cannot practice in Idaho: there is no CAA license, certification or physician-delegation pathway, so there are no state CE requirements to track here. No pending licensure bill was found as of August 2026. NCCAA certification requirements (50 CME hours every 2 years + the CDQ exam) still apply nationally.
Federal: DEA MATE Act (all professions)
One rule is the same for every profession on this page. Every DEA-registered prescriber (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and any CRNA or CAA who holds a DEA registration) must complete a one-time 8-hour training on treating patients with opioid or other substance use disorders, as a condition of DEA registration/renewal (since June 27, 2023). It is federal and applies in every state. A MATE-qualifying accredited course will usually still count toward your state general CME/CE total. How the MATE Act differs from state rules
Authority: MATE Act §1263, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (21 U.S.C. §823).
Notes (physician data)
- No special-topic CME mandate. IDAPA 24.33.01.100.04 (effective 7-1-25); older summaries cite IDAPA 22. Board certificate accepted in lieu.
Common questions about Idaho CME
How many CME hours does Idaho require for physicians?
Idaho requires 40 / 2 years (practice-relevant) of continuing medical education (IDAPA 24.33.01.100.04). 40 hours of practice-relevant CME in the prior 2 years (no Category 1 requirement), or current ABMS/AOA/RCPSC board certification, or full-time residency/fellowship training.
Does Idaho require opioid or controlled-substance CME?
Idaho does not currently mandate a recurring opioid/controlled-substance CME topic for all physicians. No opioid-specific mandate. Federal MATE Act (8 hours one-time) only.
Does my opioid CME course need Idaho board approval?
No board pre-approval: the federal MATE Act requirement is a single 8-hour course.
How is CME tracked in Idaho?
Idaho tracking: Self-report (attest at renewal); CME Passport optional. Board: Idaho State Board of Medicine.
Do nurse practitioners and physician assistants have different CME requirements in Idaho?
Yes. In Idaho, nurse practitioners (APRNs) are licensed by the board of nursing and physician assistants (PAs) by the PA/medical board, each setting its own CE hours and mandated topics. These differ from the physician (MD/DO) figures. The federal DEA MATE Act and most state opioid/controlled-substance prescribing CME still apply to APRNs and PAs who hold a DEA registration. See the profession-specific sections on this page.
What are the CME requirements for CRNAs and anesthesiologist assistants in Idaho?
CRNAs in Idaho are regulated by the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) and must also maintain NBCRNA certification (a 4-year cycle of 60 Class A and 40 Class B credits). Certified anesthesiologist assistants are not authorized to practice in Idaho, so there are no state CAA CE requirements; NCCAA certification (50 CME hours every 2 years plus the CDQ exam) still applies nationally. See the CRNA and CAA sections on this page.
More on Idaho
- What a Idaho license costs, and how long the board says it takes
- What else can hold up a renewal: PDMP accounts, fingerprints, lawful presence
- Licensed in more than one state? How one course can count in several
- Adding a state through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
- Track Idaho CME next to your other licenses
Every license, certificate and renewal date on one list, checked against each board’s own rules, with a reminder before anything is due. 30 days free with a card on file. Licensed in more than one state? The free planner times your opioid and controlled-substance hours so one course counts in as many states as it can.
This page summarizes Idaho board rules and statutes as of October 13, 2026 for five separately-regulated professions: physicians (MD/DO), nurse practitioners (APRNs), physician assistants (PAs), nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs). Each is governed by its own board and its hour totals and mandated topics differ. Never assume one profession's figures apply to another. Physician data is compiled from FSMB and state medical-board sources; APRN/PA data was validated against nursing- and PA/medical-board rules on July 20, 2026, with the opioid/controlled-substance timing structured on July 23, 2026; CRNA and CAA data was researched against nursing-board, medical-board and practice-act primary sources on August 24, 2026 (items the research could not pin to a primary source are marked “Confirm with the board”). This is educational information, not legal advice. Always verify current requirements with your own board before relying on them.