Physician Assistant

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

An individual who may provide medical services appropriate to his or her training, experience and skills under the supervision of a registered physician, and has passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants examination, hold a Bachelor degree in any field, completed an accredited physician assistant program.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
Address
239 Causeway St., Suite 500, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02114
Last updated
May 9, 2018

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is Massachusetts's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Registration of Physician Assistants — see the issuing body section above.

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