Physician Assistant / Georgia
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Georgia Physician Assistant License Requirements

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

What the Georgia data shows for Physician Assistants

Georgia's path to physician assistant licensure runs through 3,689 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Georgia folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

The initial price tag is $238, and renewal costs $215 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 100 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, physician assistants should know: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Requirements in Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,689 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$238
Renewal Fee
$215
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 Georgia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Georgia? ▼
In Georgia, the license path calls for 3689 education/training hours, a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), and a $238 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Georgia? ▼
Certification as a physician assistant in Georgia means clearing the state's checklist: 3689 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Georgia licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Georgia 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 Georgia. Verify the specifics with the Georgia licensing board.
Does Georgia require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Georgia does require a background check before issuing a physician assistant license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Georgia? ▼
Licensed physician assistants in Georgia must complete 100 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $215.

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

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