Physician Assistant / Nebraska
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Nebraska 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 Nebraska data shows for Physician Assistants

To practice as a physician assistant in Nebraska, the state licensing board requires 3,243 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 Nebraska's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Upfront cost is $149, with renewal running $141 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.

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

Licensing Requirements in Nebraska

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,243 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$149
Renewal Fee
$141
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 Nebraska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Nebraska? ▼
Nebraska requires 3243 education/training hours, passing an exam (PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)), and an initial fee of $149. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Nebraska? ▼
Certification as a physician assistant in Nebraska means clearing the state's checklist: 3243 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Nebraska licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Nebraska from another state? ▼
For physician assistants, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Nebraska licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Nebraska require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Nebraska 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 Nebraska? ▼
To stay licensed as a physician assistant in Nebraska, plan on 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $141.

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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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