45:9-27.13 - License requirements - New Jersey Statutes

45:9-27.13.  License requirements 
    4.  a.  The board shall issue a license as a physician assistant to an applicant who has fulfilled the following requirements: 

   (1)  Is at least 18 years of age;

   (2)  Is of good moral character;

   (3)  Has successfully completed an approved program; and

   (4)  Has passed the national certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or its successor. 

   b.   In addition to the requirements of subsection a. of this section, an applicant for renewal of a license as a physician assistant shall: 

   (1)  Execute and submit a sworn statement made on a form provided by the board that neither the license for which renewal is sought nor any similar license or other authority issued by another jurisdiction has been revoked, suspended or not renewed; and 

   (2)  Present satisfactory evidence that any continuing education requirements have been completed as required by this act. 

   c.   The board, in consultation with the committee, may accept, in lieu of the examination required by paragraph (4) of subsection a. of this section, proof that an applicant for licensure holds a current license in a state which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State. 

   d.   The board shall issue a temporary license to an applicant who meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of subsection a. of this section and who is either waiting to take the first scheduled examination following completion of an approved program or is awaiting the results of the examination.  The temporary license shall expire upon the applicant's receipt of notification of failure to pass the examination. 

   L.1991,c.378,s.4; amended 1992,c.102,s.2; 1993,c.337,s.1.