General Information Flashcards
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Which organization is responsible for certifying Physician Assistants in the United States?
Answer: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
The NCCPA is the only credentialing organization for PAs in the United States, awarding the PA-C credential.
How many hours of continuing medical education (CME) must a PA complete every two years to maintain NCCPA certification?
Answer: 100 hours
PAs must complete 100 hours of CME every two years, with at least 50 hours being Category 1 credits.
What is the primary scope of practice document that guides PA practice in the United States?
Answer: State Medical Practice Act
Each state's Medical Practice Act defines the legal scope of practice for PAs within that state.
Which of the following best describes the collaborative practice model for PAs?
Answer: PAs work under the supervision of a licensed physician
PAs practice medicine with physician supervision or collaboration, though the degree varies by state law.
The PANRE (Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination) must be taken every how many years?
Answer: 10 years
PAs must pass the PANRE every 10 years to maintain their NCCPA certification.
Which credential does a PA earn upon successfully passing the PANCE?
Answer: PA-C
Passing the PANCE awards the PA-C (Physician Assistant — Certified) credential from the NCCPA.
What is the minimum degree required to sit for the PANCE as of 2020?
Answer: Master's degree
ARC-PA mandated that all accredited PA programs must award a master's degree by 2020, making it the minimum requirement to graduate and sit for the PANCE.