The NCCPA Certification Process for Physician Assistants

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA is vital for ensuring the competence of physician assistants (PAs) in the U.S. By passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), PAs gain certification that is recognized nationwide, essential for state licensure. To maintain certification, PAs must engage in ongoing education and take the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE) every ten years.