§ 5-54-9 - Criteria for licensure as a physician assistant. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-54-9

   § 5-54-9  Criteria for licensure as aphysician assistant. – The board shall recommend to the director for licensure as a physicianassistant an applicant who:

   (1) Is of good character and reputation;

   (2) Graduated from a physician assistant training programcertified by the AMA's Committee on Allied Health, Education, andAccreditation, its successor, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (CAAHEP) or its successor.

   (3) Passed a certifying examination approved by the NationalCommission on Certification of Physician Assistants or any other nationalcertifying exam approved by the board.

   (4) Submitted a completed application together with therequired fee of ninety dollars ($90.00).