1130-01-.04
Qualifications For Licensure
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1130-01-.04
(1)
Pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-19-105, the Committee and Board shall license no person as a
physician assistant unless:
(a)
The person is a graduate of a physician assistant training program accredited by
C.A.H.E.A., C.A.A.H.E.P. or A.R.C.-P.A.; and
(b)
The person has successfully completed the examination of the National Commission
on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
(2)
Alternatively to 1130-01-.04(1), any person licensed/certified/registered as a physician
assistant in another state may be licensed as a physician assistant in Tennessee if both of
the following requirements are met:
(a)
The person is a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by C.A.H.E.A.,
C.A.A.H.E.P. or A.R.C.-P.A. at the time of graduation; and
(b)
Has practiced as a physician assistant in another state for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years immediately prior to seeking licensure in the State of Tennessee.
(c)
All persons licensed pursuant to 1130-01-.04(2) must provide letters of verification of
employment. All expenses of verification will be the applicant’s responsibility.
GENERAL RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE
CHAPTER 1130-01
OF A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT