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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
License Description PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Physician Assistants provide patient services under the written protocol and responsibility of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy; can elicit detailed patient histories and do complete physical examinations; can reach tentative diagnoses and order appropriate laboratory tests; and initiate appropriate treatment using protocol. A physician's assistant may qualify for limited authority to write prescriptions. A license is required for performance of duties under the provision of the applicable law. Can use designation PA or Physician Assistant.

REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must submit evidence of good moral character, and that he or she has met the educational and examination requirements. In addition, the applicant must designate a primary supervising physician. Temporary licenses are issued to applicants who have completed the educational requirement or are licensed in another state under certain restrictions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For new licenses, graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program is required.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Examination of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Biannual completion of 100 hours of continuing medical education in courses approved by the licensing authority. Contact the license authority for specific requirements.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two years contingent on meeting continuing education requirements. Mentally and physically able to engage safely in practice.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532 4384
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/10/2023
Physical Requirements Some physical requirements
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