Registered physician assistant texas

Texas the state known for its zero state tax offers licensing to practice physician assistant profession . Physician assistant license is offered by Texas Medical Board to qualified individuals. As opposed to some other states in Texas licensed physician assistants must practice only under supervision of supervising physicians. Also physician assistants prescribing drugs must have delegation agreement with their respective supervising physicians What is eligibility requirement to become physician assistant in texas? Here is the eligibility requirement to become licensed physician assistant in Texas 1) Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities 2) Passage of Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) within 6 attempts 3) The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants [NCCPA] Certification 4) Any health care licenses held not subject to any type of disciplinary action. This is to ensure the reliability and credibility 5) Good moral,ethical and professional character 6) Mentally and physically able to function safely as a Physician assistant. This makes sure they are not under influence of drugs etc 7) Passage of the jurisprudence (JP) exam 8) Have practiced at least 20 hours a week for 40 weeks in one of the two years preceding application How and where do I apply for application? This can be done online Collecting all the supporting documents and submit it to the following address : Delivery Physical Address and Phone Texas Physician Assistant Board PRC, MC-240 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 700 Austin, TX 78701 Phone – (512) 305-7030 Mailing address Texas Physician Assistant Board PRC, MC-240 P.O. Box 2029 Austin, TX 78768-2029 Application will be screened by pre-licensure, registration and consumer services department You will receive confirmation email Licensure Analyst will review your application and documents for content and acceptability Once all items have been received, and have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate members of Board staff