Question 1

Where can I find requirements for licensure to practice as a PA in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues licenses to practice as a PA. Complete details - including the application, a checklist, fees, details on temporary licensing, supervisory physician requirements and more - are available on their site.

Question 2

What are CME requirements for maintaining my license?

Accepted Answer

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission rules require PAs to obtain certain CME credits for licenses, controlled substances registrations, and collaborative/supervisory practices.  Detailed information can be found in the CME section of ALBME's site.

Question 3

What are the guidlines for prescribing controlled substances as a PA in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

ALBME rules contain requirements for prescribing and dispensing controlled substances as well as requirements for the use of risk and abuse mitigation strategies. For more information on prescription guidelines, maintenance of records, risk and abuse mitigation strategies and more, visit the prescribing issues section of their site.

Question 4

What is the Physician Assistants' Advisory Committee?

Accepted Answer

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners' rule 540-X-7-.30 establishes the Physician Assistants' Advisory Committee as a mechanism for the exchange of information between the Board and physician assistants through their representative organization on issues related to physician assistant practice.  The Committee consists of four Alabama-licensed physicians, two of whom are members of the Board, and four physician assistants appointed by the Alabama Society of Physician Assistants.

Question 5

How can I connect with other PAs in my area?

Accepted Answer

ASPA hosts PA Pop-Ups across the state throughout the year. Details will be posted as they become available and ASPA will communicate via eblast.

ASPA members can search our online directory of those who have opted-in to the sharing of their information.

Question 6

I'm interested in attending a PA program in Alabama. What institutions have approved programs?

Accepted Answer

Faulkner University (Montgomery)
Samford University (Birmingham)
UAB School of Health Professions (Birmingham)
USA College of Allied Health Professions (Mobile)

Question 7

Can PAs participate in the Alabama Preceptor Tax Incentive Program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can find more information at https://www.alahec.org/aptip/ .

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