Physician Assistants Licensing

Creation of Board

• M.G.L. Chapter 13, Section 11C

Licensing Provisions

• M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 9C to 9K

Rules and Regulations

• 263 CMR 2.00: Purpose, Authority and Definitions (PDF) 
• 263 CMR 3.00: Registration of Individual Physician Assistants (PDF) 
• 263 CMR 4.00: Approval of Physician Assistant Training Program (PDF) 
• 263 CMR 5.00: Scope of Practice and Employment of Physician Assistants (PDF) 
• 263 CMR 6.00: Grounds for Disciplinary Action (PDF) 

Important Update Regarding Reporting of Elder Abuse
Mandating Reporting Requirements:
M.G.L. Chapter 19A, Sections 14, 15.

Policies

• Number 07-01 - CORI Policy (PDF) 
• Number 08-01 - Preliminary Denial of Licensure (PDF) 
• Number 09-01 - Management of Pain (PDF) 
• Number 09-02 - Determination of GMC (PDF) 
• Notification of Disciplinary Action Provided to Supervising Physician (PDF) 
• Number 10-01 - License Reinstatement Following License Surrender, License Suspension, or License Revocation (PDF) 

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This information is provided by the Division of Health Professions Licensure within the Department of Public Health.