BECOMING A CERTIFIED
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

You're beginning an exciting and rewarding career. NCCPA certification is an important step as you begin this journey.

DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CARE,
THE HEALTH CARE TEAM, AND cONTINUED CERTIFICATION.

You make an impact through patient-centered care and commitment to working as a vital member of the health care team. You also hold yourself to high standards,including those required for continued certification.

GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION
OF CERTIFIED PAs.

NCCPA is pleased to partner with you as you prepare students to begin the certification process.

CONNECTING TO THE
PA CERTIFICATION PROCESS

This is your gateway to information about PAs seeking licensure in your state and details about requirements for initial and ongoing certification.

PARTNERING WITH PAs TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY,
AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE

Certified PAs fill critical roles in today's health care system, partnering with physicians in every state, specialty and setting to deliver high quality health care. Learn more about standards for PA certification and access resources to support the creation or continued growth of your physician-PA team.

UNDERSTANDING HOW
A CERTIFIED PA CAN HELP YOU

Certified PAs fill critical roles in today's health care system, partnering with physicians in every state, specialty and setting to deliver high quality health care.By extending the reach of physician,PAs make health care more affordable and accessible. Learn more about how PAs are trained, tested and trusted.