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Physician Assistants

News and Announcements

August 27, 2010
Public Hearing Regarding Amendment to Regulation 14
The Arkansas State Medical Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 8:30 a.m. on October 7, 2010, regarding a proposed amendment to Regulation 14, governing licensure requirements for physicians. Additional Information is available at Forms and Publications

August 13, 2010
REGULATION 34 REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSED PHYSICIANS IN COMPLETING DEATH CERTIFICATES
During the August 2010 meeting the Arkansas State Medical Board voted to adopt as presented Regulation 34 governing the requirements of licensed physicians in completing death certificates to become effective October 1, 2010. Additional Information is available at Forms and Publications

June 22, 2010
Regulation 33
During the June 2010 meeting the Arkansas State Medical Board voted to adopt as presented Regulation 33 governing the notification of change of practice for physicians to be effective July 1, 2010. Additional Information is available at Forms and Publications

Forms and Publications

Physician Assistants Application Pack

PA Protocol Example

Regulation 33 (Notification of change of practice) - Effective Date July 1, 2010

PA Supervising Physician Application Pack

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a list of active MD's, DO's, PA's, RA's, etc. for a mailing list?

Can a Physician Assistant own a medical clinic in the state of Arkansas?

Does ASMB accept applicants from all foreign medical schools?

Can a Physician Assistant cover a rural ED without MD/DO direct supervision?

Additional Resources

PA BackUp Physician Application Pack

How do I change my address?

We use electronic records. On prescriptions, can I use a rubber signature stamp? I am the only one that uses it.

How do I change my name?

Is it acceptable practice for the Physician Assistant to give telephone or verbal orders, medication orders, treatment orders and lab-x-ray orders?

Will Physician Assistants get their DEA license?

Can Physician Assistants write schedule medications?

Can a Physician Assistant request and receive pharmaceutical samples?

Can a Physician Assistant take x-rays in a primary care facility without an x-ray license?

Can a person operate with a Physician Assistant license and a Doctor of Chiropractic at the same time?

How do I request a duplicate copy of a license?

Are Physician Assistants required by law to carry medical malpractice insurance?

I work in the Emergency Room and have many doctors that I will work with. Do I have to list them all?

When are appearances before the Committee required in the application process?

How many CEU’s are required for Physician Assistants?

How often does the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee meet for full licensure appearances?

Are Physician Assistants who work in the VA system required to have an Arkansas license?

What is the time factor in applying for a temporary permit?