IDAPA 24.33.02
This rule applies to physician assistants who are licensed or seek to be licensed under the Board of Medicine and to any physicians who are supervising or seek to supervise a physician assistant.
The purpose of this rule is to provide information on the eligibility for licensure, licensure fees, requirements for renewal of licenses, and continuing education requirements for physician assistants. In addition, this rule provides guidelines for the supervision of physician assistants.
This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:
The Medical Practice Act
Physicians and Physician Assistants:
State Board of Medicine
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, except state holidays
11341 W Chinden Blvd, Bldg 4, Boise, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 334-3233
E-mail: DOPLboardsupport@dopl.idaho.gov
Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/bom/
This rule chapter will be reviewed in compliance with Section 67-5292, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the 8-year rule review schedule linked here.
24.33.02 – Rules for the Licensure of Physician Assistants
| 000. Legal Authority. | 3 |
|---|---|
| 001. Scope. | 3 |
| 002. -- 099.(Reserved) | 3 |
| 100. Licensure. | 3 |
| 104. -- 199.(Reserved) | 3 |
| 200. Practice Standards. | 3 |
| 201. -- 399.(Reserved) | 3 |
| 400. Fees. | 3 |
| 401. -- 999.(Reserved) | 3 |
These rules are promulgated pursuant to Sections 54-1806 and 54-1807A, 54-1810A Idaho Code. (7-1-25)
These rules govern the practice of physician assistants and graduate physician assistants. (3-28-23)
002. -- 099. (RESERVED)
01. Graduate Physician Assistant. (7-1-25)
104. -- 199. (RESERVED)
01. Collaborative Practice Agreement. A collaborative practice agreement, in addition to complying with Section 54-1807A(2), Idaho Code, will contain the following elements: (7-1-25)
a. The parties to the agreement; (3-28-23)
b. The authorized scope of practice for each licensed physician assistant or graduate physician assistant; (3-28-23)
c. If necessary, any monitoring parameters. (3-28-23)
02. Advertise. No physician assistant or graduate physician assistant may advertise or represent himself either directly or indirectly, as a physician. (3-28-23)
03. Emergency or Disaster Care. A collaborative practice agreement is not necessary for a licensed physician assistant or graduate physician assistant to render medical services to an ill or injured person at the scene of an emergency or disaster (not to be defined as an emergency situation which occurs in the place of one's employment) and while continuing to care for such person. (3-28-23)
04. Continuing Education Requirements. Prior to renewal of a license physician assistants shall attest to current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or a similar certifying agency approved by the Board. Any person who substantially meets the requirements set forth in Section 54-1803(10)(a), Idaho Code, may apply to the Board for licensure as a graduate physician assistant for six (6) months, provided: (7-1-25)
a. The applicant will submit to the Board a copy of acknowledgment of sitting for the national certification examination. Upon primary source verification of passing the examination by the Board, the graduate physician assistant's license will be converted to a permanent license and he may apply for prescribing authority. (7-1-25)
05. Graduate Physician Assistant Prescribing Authority. Graduate physician assistants shall not be entitled to issue any written or oral prescriptions. (7-1-25)
201. -- 399. (RESERVED)
Nonrefundable fees are as follows:
| Fees – Table (Non-Refundable) | |
|---|---|
| Licensure Fee - Physician Assistant & Graduate Physician Assistant | - Not more than $250 |
| Annual License Renewal Fee | - Not more than $150 |
(7-1-25)
401. -- 999. (RESERVED)