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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
License Description Physician Assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As a part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PA's may obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order and/or perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, assist at surgery, offer counseling and education to meet patient needs and make appropriate referrals. They may request, receive and sign for the receipt of pharmaceutical sample prescription medications and distribute the samples to patients in a specific practice setting where the PA is authorized to prescribe pharmaceutical medications and sign prescription drug orders at a site, as provided by the Medical Practice Act.
Licensing Agency
Texas Medical Board
PO Box 2029
Austin, TX 78768-2029
(512) 305 7010
verifcic@tmb.state.tx.us
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/10/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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