Physician Assistant Registration Requirements

SUMMARY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

To become eligible to practice as a physician assistant in North Dakota, the PA:

1.         Must have passed the certifying examination of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;

2.         Must provide evidence of current "good standing" with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and;

3.         Must secure a contract to provide patient services under the supervision of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy who practices medicine in North Dakota and who is responsible for the performance of the physician assistant.