Physician Assistant / Utah
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Utah 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 Utah data shows for Physician Assistants

Utah's path to physician assistant licensure runs through 3,426 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. Utah folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Upfront cost is $185, with renewal running $171 on a 2-year cycle. 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 Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
29/100
Physician Assistant · Utah

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
3,426 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$185
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$86/yr
$171 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 Utah

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,426 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$185
Renewal Fee
$171
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 Utah licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Utah? ▼
Utah's requirements cover 3426 hours of education or training, the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $185. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Utah? ▼
To become a licensed physician assistant in Utah, you must meet the state's requirements including 3426 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Utah licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Utah 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 Utah. Verify the specifics with the Utah licensing board.
Does Utah require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, Utah 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 Utah? ▼
Licensed physician assistants in Utah must complete 100 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $171.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

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

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

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