Built for PAs.
By a PA.
NCCPA CME requirements, PANRE-LA progress, state licenses, DEA registrations, CAQ certifications — tracked together, in one place. From a PA in emergency medicine who built this because he needed it.
Mark K., PA-C
Emergency Medicine · TX
Texas PA License
PA-284719 · Expires Sep 2026
NCCPA Certification
Cycle ends Dec 2027 · 68 hrs logged
DEA Registration
FK-3829104 · Expires in 51 days
ACLS Certification
AHA · Expires Nov 2026
32 more hours needed · 47 Cat 1 hrs logged · Cycle ends Dec 2027
PA credentialing is
uniquely complicated.
NCCPA CME cycle complexity
100 CME hours every 2 years, with 50 required as Category 1. Then a recertification pathway every 10 years — PANRE or PANRE-LA. Most PAs don't know exactly where they stand in their current cycle.
Caliber tracks Category 1 and Category 2 hours separately, shows your progress against NCCPA's specific thresholds, and alerts you months before your cycle closes.
PANRE vs PANRE-LA decision
Traditional PANRE is one high-stakes exam every 10 years. PANRE-LA spreads it across quarterly assessments. Both pathways are valid, but they require different ongoing actions.
Caliber supports both pathways. If you choose PANRE-LA, it tracks your quarterly question completions. If you're taking PANRE, it tracks your CME and prep timeline.
State license CME vs NCCPA CME
Texas requires 40 CME hours per 2-year license cycle, but that's not the same 100 hours NCCPA requires. Some states accept NCCPA CME entirely. Others have separate content mandates.
Caliber maps your CME against both your state board requirements and your NCCPA cycle simultaneously. One upload, two requirement sets, zero confusion.
DEA renewal timing
PAs in emergency medicine often practice at multiple sites, sometimes in multiple states. A DEA that lapses even for 48 hours means you can't prescribe controlled substances.
Each DEA registration is tracked separately with its own 90-day renewal alert. The reminder comes early enough to actually renew — not the morning of.
Multi-site credentialing
Locums PAs credential at a new facility roughly every 13 weeks. Same documents, same forms, different portals. HR wants the same packet they got last quarter in a different format.
Your Caliber profile stays current. Generate a complete credential packet for any facility in under 60 seconds. Every new contract.
CAQ specialty certifications
PAs who hold CAQ certificates in emergency medicine, surgery, cardiovascular, or other specialties have additional renewal requirements on top of the standard NCCPA cycle.
CAQ certifications are tracked as separate credentials with their own renewal windows and specialty CME requirements — not lumped in with your primary PA-C certification.
Three steps. No paperwork.
Built for PAs. By a PA.
NCCPA CME cycle, PANRE-LA tracking, DEA renewals, state licenses — all of it, in one place, from someone who does this work.
Questions PAs actually ask.
How does the NCCPA 10-year CME cycle work?
PAs must log 100 CME hours every 2 years (Category 1 + Category 2 combined) and complete a recertification exam — or use PANRE-LA — every 10 years. Additionally, 50 of those 100 hours in each 2-year cycle must be Category 1. Caliber tracks hours by category so you always know where you stand against NCCPA's specific requirements.
What is PANRE-LA and should I use it?
PANRE-LA (Longitudinal Assessment) is NCCPA's alternative to the traditional 10-year recertification exam. You answer 25 questions per quarter over several years instead of taking one high-stakes test. Whether it's right for you depends on your test-taking preference and specialty focus. Caliber helps you track PANRE-LA question completion if you choose that pathway.
What's the difference between Category 1 and Category 2 CME?
Category 1 CME comes from AAPA-accredited or equivalent sources — conferences, online modules, journal CME, grand rounds. Category 2 is self-directed: reading, teaching, quality improvement activities. NCCPA requires at least 50 Category 1 hours per 2-year cycle. Caliber categorizes your credits automatically when you upload certificates.
I'm licensed in multiple states. Do I need to track state CME separately?
Yes. State PA license CME requirements often differ from NCCPA requirements. Some states accept NCCPA CME entirely. Others have additional content mandates or different hour requirements. Caliber maps state-specific requirements against your logged CME so you know both your NCCPA and state board status at once.
Does Caliber track CAQ specialty certifications?
Caliber tracks CAQ certification dates and expiration windows. CAQ recertification requirements vary by specialty but generally require additional CME in the specialty area. These are tracked as a separate credential from your primary PA-C certification.
How is my credential data secured?
AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS in transit. Your credential documents stay in encrypted storage. You control who can view your verified profile.
I'm Mark, a PA-C in emergency medicine. I built Caliber for myself — because between night shifts and back-to-back contracts, I kept losing track of my own credentials. If you've ever panicked about your NCCPA cycle a month before it closes, or renewed your DEA at the last minute, this is the tool I wish I had.
Mark Karam, PA-C
Founder, Caliber · Emergency Medicine
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organized for good.
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