– Here’s a link to see how what your state requires for PA licensing & license renewal: So I urge you to look up the state you’re going to be practicing & what the board of medicine’s website consists of & write down the specific requirements. – Unfortunately each state has different sets of rules / requirements / fees and their own timeline when it comes to licensing. – But ALL STATES do require you pass the PANCE & graduate from an accredited program. – Not all states require that you need your NCCPA certification to get your official state license. Get ahead on this step as quickly as possible & prepare all of the needed items for your state prior to your PANCE so you’re ready to submit as soon as your pass certificate is processed (and/or if your state allows temporary license, typically you can submit for a temp once you’re registered for the PANCE) State licensing: In my experience the most time consuming / frustrating step. – Link to the NCCPA to register: – PANCE fees: $500 + an application must be submitted in advance to take the exam.Ģ. However, the earliest date you can test is 7 days after your official program completion date. – Exam date and location slots can fill up quick- You can pick within a 180 day time frame established by graduation date and the submission of the required material to NCCPA by your program. The sooner you pass the PANCE, the sooner you’ll get your first paycheck– and trust me, the process can be grueling. If you need motivation, book a graduation trip to give you something to look forward to (if ending the constant study sessions isn’t enough light at the end of the tunnel). First things first: if you had to put ALL of your eggs in one basket…focus on passing the PANCE first.ĭo NOT delay registering for the PANCE & continue to study even if school’s out and/or you’re feeling burned out. Optional depending on your position- Obtain your DEAġ. Obtain your NPI number(quick + easy process)ĥ. But just to make sure we’ve tallied it all up correctly.)Ĥ. Get astate licensein the state you will be practicing (this is why I stress job searching before graduation)ģ. Obtain a national certification by NCCPA: Pass the PANCEĢ. Steps you must complete overall (so you can see the big picture)ġ. Here are my recommendations for a smooth transition into the working life after PA school: Process for licensing and getting credentialed as a freshly minted PA…
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