History of the NCCPA
Certification & Recertification
Exam Reviews
This not for profit organization provides a measure of consistency and
end point measurements across the 135 PA programs nationwide and 50 different
state laws.
The NCCPA administers and scores examinations for graduates of physician assistant programs. Successful passage result in certification for the individual, with the right to use the designation PA-C, and physician assistant-certified.
It also sets standards
for PAs to retain the certification. Currently, the certificate holder
must successfully complete a recertification examination (also administered
by the NCCPA) every six years.
Additionally, the PA must complete and document 50 hours a year of recognized
medical education classwork and/or time, with 20 of these hours being
Preapproved Category 1.
Preapproved means for a specific number of hours of Category I CME credit approved by one of the following:
• The American
Academy of Physician Assistants,
• The American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical
Education (AOACCME),
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), or the
• American Medical Association (AMA) Category I CME credit for the
Physician's Recognition Award from organizations accredited by the Accreditation
Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Rules
for 2002
Disciplinary Policies for 2003
2003
NCCPA News
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PANCE/Surgery
Exam Registration
Source: NCCPA News,
Vol. 3, No. 1
Winter, 2002
