N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 60.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 60.8 - Licensure of physician assistants

(a) General requirements. An applicant for licensure as a physician assistant shall submit the required application form to the department and shall have met the requirements of section 6541 of the Education Law.

(b) Professional study.

(1) An applicant who has completed a program for the training of physician assistants, which has been approved by the department, shall be eligible for licensure .

(2) An applicant who has completed a program for the training of physician assistants outside New York State shall be eligible for licensure if the applicant meets the requirements of section 6541 of the Education Law and the program is determined by the department to be substantially equivalent to programs registered in New York State.

(3) Equivalent education and training. In lieu of all or part of a registered program for the training of physician assistants, the commissioner may accept evidence of an extensive health oriented education and of appropriate experience and training. The commissioner may require such an applicant to pass an examination acceptable to the department as set forth in subdivision (c) of this section and to make up any deficiencies in education or experience prior to licensure.

(c) An applicant for licensure as a physician assistant shall provide evidence of having obtained a passing score on an examination acceptable to the department. The department shall accept passing grades on an examination that adequately assesses entry level skills for the profession of physician assistant and does not unreasonably restrict access to the profession.

(d) Permits limited as to eligibility, practice and duration, shall be issued by the department to eligible applicants as follows:

(1) A person who fulfills all requirements for licensure as a physician assistant except that relating to the examination shall be eligible for a limited permit.

(2) A permittee shall be authorized to practice as a physician assistant only under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.

(3) A limited permit shall expire one year from the date of issuance or upon notice to the permittee by the department that the application for licensure has been denied. A limited permit shall be extended upon application for one additional year in accordance with the requirements of section 6546 (3) of the Education Law. If the permittee is awaiting the results of a licensing examination at the time such limited permit expires, such permit shall continue to be valid until ten days after notification to the permittee of the result of such examination.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 60.8

Amended New York State Register August 5, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 31, eff. 8/5/2015