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Arizona Regulatory Board Of Phisicain Assistants
Arizona Regulatory Board Of Physician Assistants

How much training is a physician assistant required to have to receive a license?

A physician assistant (PA) must attend and graduate from an approved, accredited two-year physician assistant training program.

 

How long does it take to receive an Arizona license?

Physician assistants are required to provide the Board with primary source verification of all education and training. The Board cannot process a license until this information is received. On average, it takes 30-45 days to receive a license.

 

How much is a license?

The license application processing fee is $125.00. Once the license is approved, there is a $100.00 pro-rated licensing fee. If you qualify for a temporary license the fee would be an additional $50.00.

 

Are physician assistants in Arizona required to obtain Continuing Medical Education (CME)?

Physician assistants are required to complete 20 credit hours of CME per calendar year. A PA may not carry excess hours over to another year. The Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants conducts random CME audits to ensure that physician assistants are meeting their obligations.