jdant Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Anyone know if north carolina requires current NCCPA certification to practice, this has become a big issue with the changes in the NCCPA 10 year certification plan. I have heard that some states require NCCPA certification and others do not. Anyone know that North carolinas stance is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatcat Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Must be NCCPA certified to be licensed in NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marilynpac Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Are there any states that don't require a "C" anymore? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnpac Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Are there any states that don't require a "C" anymore? Does anyone know? California would be one. You need certification to gain licensure, but you don't need to maintain it to maintain your license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 WA state also only requires it for initial licensure. Then you can drop the "c" Problem though is that once you drop the "c"... you officially go from having a physician "sponsor" to a physician "supervisor." Difference... (basically language in the practice act requiring mandatory chart review for PAs without the "C") The Physician "Supervisor" must sign all documentation generated by PA within 48-72hrs. Whereas The Physician "Sponsor" and the PA-C must merely ensure adequate supervision occurs and is entirely up to them to decide what that looks like. So in my private practice... my medical director and I (and our wives) meet in Seattle or Vancouver BC every 3 months for dinner and a show. Otherwise, I might talk to him via text or cellphone or just walk into his office on the other side of town... maybe once per month if I need something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnelson Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 In AZ, the C is required for initial license as well, but can be dropped after. BUT, if you ever leave any of the said states after the you drop your -C, then you have to sit for the PANCE again. For me, taking the PANRE every 6 (soon 10) years is much less hassle than trying to regain my -C again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatcat Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 In AZ, the C is required for initial license as well, but can be dropped after. . I'm wondering how the PA-C versus PA play out in salaries for the states that don't require certification? Seems to me there should be some sort of incentive related to maintaining certification. Is there any basic CME requirement for the states that don't require NCCPA certification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hi Kitty-Kat...:kiss: Not here... Pays the same and the required CME is the same regardless of whether or not you keep the "C"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnelson Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm wondering how the PA-C versus PA play out in salaries for the states that don't require certification? Seems to me there should be some sort of incentive related to maintaining certification.Is there any basic CME requirement for the states that don't require NCCPA certification? No pay difference in AZ either and state CME requirements are the same. I think the big incentive (at least for me) is having the freedom and mobility to travel anywhere and get any job I want. I have seen many postings requiring NCCPA certification as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatcat Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hi Kitty-Kat...:kiss: Not here... Pays the same and the required CME is the same regardless of whether or not you keep the "C"... Hi Contrarian :smile: IMO practicing medicine without certification is a big liability issue for employers when they chose to hire those who don't meet the national standards of competencies for the job role. Can't imagine many employers would opt to hire a non certified PA when they can get a PA-C at the same salary. I would also think that the Washington Pas would want to have certification requirements that maintain profession standards among the medical community. Perhaps this certification requirements by some states is done to be consistent for all midlevels? (Once NPs take their initial entry exam, recertification is maintained by continuing education and not by exam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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