Chapter 18.71A RCW Show
Chapter 246-918 WAC
Additional Information/Documents Required
Process for Approving/Denying ApplicationsDocuments from the AMA and Federation of State Medical Boards and documents verifying hospital privileges and state licenses which are over one year old from the date of application must be re-verified. The licensing manager reviews and approves applications as authorized by the commission except for applications that have the following: a. positive answers on state, hospital or post-graduate training verifications; Applications with malpractice history are reviewed by a medical consultant. If the medical consultant determines there is no basis for denying the application, the licensing manager reviews the application and if there are no other positive answers or “red flags”, approves application for licensure. If the medical consultant determines additional information is needed or that a member of the commission should review the file, the application is forward to a reviewing member for a decision. Applications with positive answers or that are considered “red flag” applications are reviewed by the legal unit and then forwarded to a reviewing board member who presents it to a panel of the commission for a decision. An applicant is formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing. Note: Additional documentation needed to practice is described in Process for Delegation Agreement Approval. Prescriptive AuthorityA delegation agreement allows the certified or non-certified physician assistant to prescribe, order, administer and dispense legend drugs and Schedule II-V controlled substances. If a supervising or alternate physician’s prescribing privileges are restricted, the physician assistant will be deemed similarly restricted. Renewal RequirementsPhysician assistants must renew their license every two years on or before their birthday. They're required to submit the appropriate fee and renewal card. Physician assistants must complete 100 hours of continuing education every two years. Physician assistants must also complete the Demographic Census for Workforce Planning. What is the name of the national organization that certifies PAs?The Physician Assistant-Certified® (PA-C®) credential, issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), is a mark of professional accomplishment, indicating the achievement and maintenance of established levels of knowledge and clinical skills.
Is the PANCE a national certification?The Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) are certification examinations taken by physician assistants (PAs) in the United States. The examinations are administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
What organization is responsible for PA certification and recertification?NCCPA is the only certifying organization for PAs in the United States.
How often do you have to take the PANCE?All applicants can take PANCE once in a 90-day period or three times a year, whichever is fewer.
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