Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants, Professional Licensing Division are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
- View your license’s education requirements. If you have questions about Relias courses and how they can help you meet educational requirements, call 1-844-735-2223 and press 1 to speak with an Educational Advisor.
- Browse the course list below to view education accepted by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants, Professional Licensing Division . View course details or click Add to Cart to checkout and instantly enroll!
Expiration- Due On
- Sep 30
- Due Every
- 2 years
- Due Based On
- Every 2 Years
| Accepted CEUsACCME-Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA- American Medical Association | Hours |
Required Topics | Hours | Frequency |
|---|
| Category A/Category I/Content Area I Too many courses to list | 50 | 2 years |
| Opioids and Controlled Substances A licensee who has prescribed opioids to a patient during the renewal cycle shall complete a minimum of two (2) hours of continuing education regarding the guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, as issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, including recommendations on limitations on dosages and the length of prescriptions, risk factors for abuse, and nonopioid and nonpharmacologic therapy options, as a condition of license renewal. These hours may count toward the 100 hours of continuing education required for license renewal. | 2 | 2 years |
| Domestic Violence/Dependent Abuse All mandatory reporters are required to take the core (2-hour) training initially, but will be allowed to take a one hour recertification training every three years thereafter so long as they do so prior to the three-year expiration period. | 2 | |
| Domestic Violence/Dependent Abuse All mandatory reporters are required to take the core (2-hour) training initially, but will be allowed to take a one hour recertification training every three years thereafter so long as they do so prior to the three-year expiration period. | 1 | 3 years |
| Child Abuse and Maltreatment Iowa-Approved Course | | 3 years |
The information on this page was considered accurate when it was published. Relias Learning does not guarantee any board approvals or licensing regulations. Contact your professional board for their official requirements.