Physician Assistant / Hawaii
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Hawaii Physician Assistant License Requirements

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

What the Hawaii data shows for Physician Assistants

To practice as a physician assistant in Hawaii, the state licensing board requires 4,184 documented education or training hours, a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Hawaii's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

The initial price tag is $337, and renewal costs $297 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.

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

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
4,184 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$337
Renewal Fee
$297
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 Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii's requirements cover 4184 hours of education or training, the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $337. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a physician assistant in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist: 4184 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for physician assistants: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Hawaii licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Hawaii 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 Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii ties continued physician assistant licensure to 100 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $297 renewal fee.

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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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