Louisiana physician assistants have questions about the new nutrition and metabolic health CE requirement under Senate Bill 14. Below are the most frequently asked questions with clear, direct answers to help you understand what is required and how to stay compliant.
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What is Louisiana SB 14?
Louisiana Senate Bill 14, signed into law as Act 463 on June 20, 2025, requires certain healthcare professionals — including physician assistants — to complete continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health as part of their license renewal. The law ensures clinicians have current, evidence-based knowledge about the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
How many hours of nutrition CE do Louisiana PAs need?
Louisiana PAs must complete 1 hour of nutrition and metabolic health CE per renewal cycle. This hour counts toward your total 40-hour CME requirement — it does not add additional hours on top of what you already need.
When does the Louisiana nutrition CE requirement take effect?
The requirement applies to license renewals beginning in 2026. If your next renewal falls in 2026 or later, you must include nutrition and metabolic health CE in your completed hours.
Which PAs does SB 14 apply to?
SB 14 applies to Louisiana-licensed physician assistants involved in direct patient care. If you hold an active Louisiana PA license and practice in a clinical setting, this requirement applies to you.
What type of CE credit does this course provide?
Our Nutrition and Metabolic Health CE course provides 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit through joint accreditation. This is the credit type accepted for physician assistant license renewal in Louisiana.
Does this nutrition hour count toward my total CME requirement?
Yes. The 1 hour of nutrition CE counts toward your total 40-hour CME requirement for your renewal cycle. SB 14 simply requires that at least 1 of those hours covers nutrition and metabolic health.
Do I need to submit my certificate to the state?
No. During license renewal, you will attest to completing the required nutrition CE training. You are not required to submit your certificate directly to LSBME during routine renewal. However, LSBME may audit licensees to confirm compliance, so keep your certificate on file. With Renew Now CE, your certificate is available for instant download upon completing the course.
What topics does the nutrition CE course cover?
The course covers evidence-based nutrition and metabolic health topics relevant to clinical practice, including macronutrient and micronutrient requirements across the lifespan, current dietary guidelines and MyPlate recommendations, nutrition interventions for chronic disease prevention, and pharmacological and surgical treatment options for obesity management including GLP-1 receptor agonists and metabolic bariatric surgery.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course is 1 hour, fully online, self-paced, and on-demand. You can complete it in a single sitting or return to it at your convenience. Once you finish the course and pass the assessment, your certificate is immediately available for download.
Is this course accredited for physician assistants?
Yes. This course is jointly accredited and provides 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for physician assistants. It is also accredited for physicians (ACCME), nurses (ANCC), and dietitians (CDR).
Can I complete this course on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The course is fully accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices. You can start, pause, and resume at any time.
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