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Renewal Checklist

Arizona Physician Assistant Renewal requirements

Understand renewal dates, fees, CE topics and late-renewal rules.

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Renewal cycle and due date

  • A holder of a regular license renews every other year on or before the licensee's birthday.

    Applies when: Arizona physician assistant regular license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azleg.gov ↗
      A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, each holder of a regular license shall renew the license every other year on or before the licensee's birthday by paying the prescribed renewal fee and supplying the board with information it deems necessary, including proof of having completed, before the renewal date, forty hours of category I continuing medical education approved by the American academy of physician assistants, the American medical association, the American
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Except as provided in section 32-4301, each holder of a regular license shall renew the license every other year on or before the licensee's birthday by paying the prescribed renewal fee and supplying the board with information it deems necessary, including proof of having completed, before the renewal date, forty hours of category I continuing medical education approved by the American academy of physician assistants, the American medical association, the American

Renewal fees

  • The holder must pay the prescribed renewal fee.

    Applies when: Regular license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azleg.gov ↗
      A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, each holder of a regular license shall renew the license every other year on or before the licensee's birthday by paying the prescribed renewal fee and supplying the board with information it deems necessary, including proof of having completed, before the renewal date, forty hours of category I continuing medical education approved by the American academy of physician assistants, the American medical association, the American

  • A holder who fails to renew within 30 days after the licensee's birthday shall pay a penalty fee as set forth in rule for late renewal.

    Applies when: Regular license not renewed within 30 days after birthday.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azleg.gov ↗
      B. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a holder of a regular license who fails to renew the license within thirty days after the licensee's birthday shall pay a penalty fee as set forth in rule for late renewal
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Except as provided in section 32-4301, a holder of a regular license who fails to renew the license within thirty days after the licensee's birthday shall pay a penalty fee as set forth in rule for late renewal

Continuing education

  • Before the renewal date, 40 hours of category I continuing medical education are required and must be approved by the American academy of physician assistants, the American medical association, the American osteopathic association, or any other accrediting organization acceptable to the board.

    Applies when: Regular license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azleg.gov ↗
      A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, each holder of a regular license shall renew the license every other year on or before the licensee's birthday by paying the prescribed renewal fee and supplying the board with information it deems necessary, including proof of having completed, before the renewal date, forty hours of category I continuing medical education approved by the American academy of physician assistants, the American medical association, the American
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      education approved by the American academy of physician assistants, the American medical association, the American osteopathic association or any other accrediting organization acceptable to the board

  • 3 hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing medical education each license renewal cycle are included as part of the continuing education requirements.

    Applies when: Renewing physician assistants.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azpa.gov ↗
      Arizona State Seal ALL RENEWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Arizona's Opioid Epidemic Law NEW CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) REQUIREMENTS Effective April 26, 2018, All Physician Assistants renewing their licenses are required to complete (3) three hours of CME as part of the 40 hours required upon renewal in: OPIOID-RELATED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER-RELATED OR ADDICTION-RELATED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
    2. 2. azpa.gov ↗
      complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing medical education each license renewal cycle.
    3. 3. azpa.gov ↗
      The three hours of continuing medical education shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements for that health professional

Required CE topics

  • Opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing medical education.

    Applies when: Renewing physician assistants.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azpa.gov ↗
      Arizona State Seal ALL RENEWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Arizona's Opioid Epidemic Law NEW CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) REQUIREMENTS Effective April 26, 2018, All Physician Assistants renewing their licenses are required to complete (3) three hours of CME as part of the 40 hours required upon renewal in: OPIOID-RELATED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER-RELATED OR ADDICTION-RELATED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
    2. 2. azpa.gov ↗
      complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related, substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing medical education each license renewal cycle.

  • The 3-hour opioid CME requirement was effective April 26, 2018.

    Applies when: Renewing physician assistants.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azpa.gov ↗
      Arizona State Seal ALL RENEWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Arizona's Opioid Epidemic Law NEW CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) REQUIREMENTS Effective April 26, 2018, All Physician Assistants renewing their licenses are required to complete (3) three hours of CME as part of the 40 hours required upon renewal in: OPIOID-RELATED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER-RELATED OR ADDICTION-RELATED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Renewal steps

  • The board's licensure homepage lists a PA Renewal Application under Renewals and says applications and renewals use the online application process.

    Applies when: Arizona physician assistant renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azpa.gov ↗
      - Licensing... - PA License Application - PA Telehealth Registration - PA Universal Recognition Application - PA Volunteer Health Services Registration - PA Military Waiver - Reactivation Application - Collaborative Application - Renewals... - PA Renewal Application - PA Telehealth Continuation Application Welcome to the Licensure Department’s Homepage.
    2. 2. ptboard.az.gov ↗
      Application required and must be submitted using the Board's online application process

  • The board directs licensees to Licensing Applications & Renewals for printable versions of applications, forms and instructions.

    Applies when: Arizona physician assistant renewal materials.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azpa.gov ↗
      #### Licensing Applications & Renewals Download printable versions of the latest Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants applications, forms and instructions.
    2. 2. azpa.gov ↗
      Visit Licensing Applications & Renewals Now » ARE YOU A PA RENEWING YOUR LICENSE?

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • If the regular license is not renewed within 30 days after the licensee's birthday, the holder shall pay a penalty fee as set forth in rule for late renewal.

    Applies when: Regular license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azleg.gov ↗
      B. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a holder of a regular license who fails to renew the license within thirty days after the licensee's birthday shall pay a penalty fee as set forth in rule for late renewal
    2. 2. azleg.gov ↗
      Except as provided in section 32-4301, a holder of a regular license who fails to renew the license within thirty days after the licensee's birthday shall pay a penalty fee as set forth in rule for late renewal

Board and official links

  • Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.

    Applies when: Arizona physician assistant licensure and renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azlibrary.gov ↗
      ## History Laws 2002, Chapter 277 renamed the Board as the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants; modified Board duties and responsibilities; modified prescription authority for PAs and qualifications for licensure; and addressed disciplinary actions.
    2. 2. azpa.gov ↗
      #### Licensing Applications & Renewals Download printable versions of the latest Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants applications, forms and instructions.

  • The board's site provides Licensing Applications & Renewals and a licensure homepage with Renewals and the PA Renewal Application.

    Applies when: Arizona physician assistant renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. azpa.gov ↗
      #### Licensing Applications & Renewals Download printable versions of the latest Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants applications, forms and instructions.
    2. 2. azpa.gov ↗
      - Licensing... - PA License Application - PA Telehealth Registration - PA Universal Recognition Application - PA Volunteer Health Services Registration - PA Military Waiver - Reactivation Application - Collaborative Application - Renewals... - PA Renewal Application - PA Telehealth Continuation Application Welcome to the Licensure Department’s Homepage.
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