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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 7.7Art. 2§ 3509 Physician Assistant Licensing Standards

§ 3509 Physician Assistant Licensing Standards

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§ 3509 Physician Assistant Licensing Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The board makes rules for training programs to become a physician assistant.
  • •The board checks if people who want to be physician assistants are qualified.
  • •The board gives tests to people who want to be licensed as physician assistants.

Example

Someone wants to become a physician assistant.

They have to go to a training program approved by the board, meet the requirements, and pass a test given by the board to get their license.

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§ 3509 Physician Assistant Licensing Standards

It shall be the duty of the board to: (a) Establish standards and issue licenses of approval for programs for the education and training of physician assistants. (b) Require the examination of applicants for licensure as a physician assistant who meet the requirements of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 649, Sec. 33. (SB 806) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 3502.2 Physician Assistant Exam Authority
  • § 3504.1 Public Protection Priority
  • § 3505 Physician Assistant Board Composition
  • § 3518 Pa License Register Access
  • § 3519 Physician Assistant Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 3509.
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