Physician Assistant / Kansas
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Kansas Physician Assistant License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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

What the Kansas data shows for Physician Assistants

Kansas sets the entry bar for physician assistants at 3,264 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 Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Upfront cost is $153, with renewal running $144 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
32/100
Physician Assistant · Kansas

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
3,264 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$153
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$72/yr
$144 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 Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,264 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$153
Renewal Fee
$144
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 Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Kansas? ▼
In Kansas, the license path calls for 3264 education/training hours, a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), and a $153 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Kansas? ▼
Kansas licenses physician assistants who complete its requirements (3264 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Kansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Kansas 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 Kansas licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Kansas require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Kansas 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 Kansas? ▼
Kansas ties continued physician assistant licensure to 100 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $144 renewal fee.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

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

  • See how Kansas'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 Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas 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.

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