For example, the PA role requires formal education through a program accredited
by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, passing of the PANCE
exam administered
by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 100 hours of CME every 2 years, and
recertification through a written examination every 6 years.
If
recertification is not completed within the 60 month time frame, applicants lose the right to recertify
by continuing education and must pay a 50 dollar fee and sit for the certification
exam.