License: Physician Assistant

Georgia Composite Medical Board external site

2 Peachtree Street, N.W.

36th Floor

Atlanta, GA 30303-3465

(404) 656-3913

Physician Assistants (PA) prepare medical histories and insurance reports, examine patients, and conduct tests for physicians. They give medicine and vaccinations, treat and suture minor wounds, apply and remove casts, and assist in surgery. Applicant requirements: provide evidence of good moral character by two acceptable references from licensed physicians complete an accredited PA program of training approved by the board with two or more academic years of instruction and clinical experience have application submitted by a supervising physician pass a written exam Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Fees: Application: $200.00 Testing: $425.00 Renewal: $105.00 Late: $200.00 Examination: Type: Computerized When: Four times each year Where: Prometric testing centers Repeats: Unlimited For national certification contact: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 12000 Findley Road, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30097 Phone: 678.417.8100 Fax: 678.417.8135 E-mail: nccpa@nccpa.net http://www.nccpa.net/ Applicant requirements: graduate from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam Fees: Application/Testing: $425.00 Examination: Type: Computerized When: 4 times each year Where: Prometric Testing Centers located nationwide Repeats: 6