Physician Assistant / Connecticut
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Connecticut Physician Assistant License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Practices medicine under physician supervision. Requires PANCE exam and masters degree.

What the Connecticut data shows for Physician Assistants

Connecticut sets the entry bar for physician assistants at 4,014 training hours and a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam). A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Connecticut's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

The initial price tag is $303, and renewal costs $269 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 100-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For physician assistants, the reciprocity picture is: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
22/100
Physician Assistant · Connecticut

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,014 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$303
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$135/yr
$269 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
50.0 hrs/yr
100 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
4,014 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$303
Renewal Fee
$269
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
100 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut requires 4014 education/training hours, passing an exam (PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)), and an initial fee of $303. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut licenses physician assistants who complete its requirements (4014 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Connecticut licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for physician assistants nationally works like this: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Connecticut. Verify the specifics with the Connecticut licensing board.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, Connecticut requires a criminal background check as part of the physician assistant licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Connecticut? ▼
To stay licensed as a physician assistant in Connecticut, plan on 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $269.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

Physician Assistant in Connecticut, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physician assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Connecticut's physician assistant requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physician Assistant in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physician assistant license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Connecticut's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Connecticut overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.