§ 1734a - Temporary certification
§ 1734a. Temporary certification
(a) Temporary certification may be issued to a person who applies for certification for the first time in this state and meets the educational requirements under subdivision 1734(a)(1) or who has completed a board-approved apprenticeship program under subdivision 1734(a)(2) of this title.
(b) Temporary certification may be issued only for the purpose of allowing an otherwise qualified applicant to practice as a physician's assistant until the applicant takes the next NCCPA examination or the evaluation has been conducted by the board, as appropriate, and a determination is made of his or her qualifications to practice in this state.
(c) Temporary certification shall be issued on payment of the specified fee for a fixed period of time to be determined by the board and shall not be renewed except by the board subject to proof of good and an exceptional cause shown by the applicant. (Added 1985, No. 208 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. June 30, 1986.)