Results of First CME Audit
     139 randomly selected PAs were asked to provide supporting documentation for thier Category I CME submitted toward certification for the 2000-2002 cycle.

More than 99 percent passed the audit, which determined the activities qualified for Catagory I credit, reflected the number of hours logged, and were earned within the appropriate time frame.

The two PAs that failed the audit will be audited again for the 2002-2004 cycle, and must pass this second audit to retain their certification.

PA Certification Maintance Rates Increase
     Recent years have have seen about 92% of certified PAs complete the requirments to maintain their certification. In 2002, this rate increased to 97% amoung the 16,072 who were due to reregiser and log CME hours.

Source: NCCPA News, Spring 2003, pages 1 & 3.