State Licensing Boards for Physician Assistants
NATIONAL
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program (PA) leads to a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) degree with a Physician Assistant concentration.
Most states require applicants to complete approved post-graduate training to qualify for licensure.
ALABAMA
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Alabama.
ALASKA
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Alaska.
ARIZONA
Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Arizona.
ARKANSAS
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Arkansas.
CALIFORNIA
California PA Examining Committee
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in California.
COLORADO
Colorado Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Colorado.
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Connecticut.
DELAWARE
Delaware Board of Medical Practice
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Delaware.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Department of Health
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in District of Columbia.
FLORIDA
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Florida.
GEORGIA
Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Georgia.
HAWAII
Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Hawaii.
IDAHO
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Idaho.
ILLINOIS
Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Illinois.
INDIANA
Indiana Health Professions Service Bureau Medical Licensing Board
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Indiana.
IOWA
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Iowa.
KANSAS
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Kansas.
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Kentucky.
LOUISIANA
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Louisiana.
MAINE
Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Maine.
MARYLAND
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Maryland.
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Board of PA Registration
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Massachusetts
MICHIGAN
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Michigan.
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Minnesota.
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Board of Licensure in Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Mississippi.
MISSOURI
Missouri Board of Registration in the Healing Arts
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Missouri.
MONTANA
Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Montana.
NEBRASKA
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Nebraska.
NEVADA
Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Nevada.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New Hampshire.
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New Jersey.
NEW MEXICO
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New Mexico.
NEW YORK
New York Office of the Profession
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New York.
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in North Carolina.
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota Board of Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in North Dakota.
OHIO
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Ohio.
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Oklahoma.
OREGON
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Oregon.
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Board of Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania.
PUERTO RICO
University of Toledo has not determined if completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Puerto Rico.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Board of Registration for PAs
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Rhode Island.
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in South Carolina.
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Board of Medical Osteopathic Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in South Dakota.
TENNESSEE
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Tennessee.
TEXAS
Texas Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Texas.
UTAH
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Utah.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VERMONT
Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Vermont.
VIRGINIA
Virginia State Board of Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Virginia.
WASHINGTON
Washington State Department of Health
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Washington.
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Board of Medicine
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in West Virginia.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program does not meet the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Wisconsin.
Direct Disclosure
The Medical Examining Board recognizes accreditation by the following agencies: American
Medical Association (AMA), AMA Council on Medical Education, Committee on Allied Education
and Accreditation (CAHEA), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP).
WYOMING
Wyoming Board of Medical Examiners
Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Wyoming.