Each applicant for licensure as a physician assistant shall:

1. (1) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
2. (2) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;

3. (3) have successfully completed a physician assistant program accredited by:

   1. (a) the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant; or

   2. (b) if prior to January 1, 2001, either the:

      1. (i) Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
      2. (ii) Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation;
4. (4) have passed the licensing examinations required by division rule made in collaboration with the board;
5. (5) meet with the board and representatives of the division, if requested, for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's qualifications for licensure; and
6. (6) if the applicant is applying to participate in the PA Licensure Compact under Chapter 70c, PA Licensure Compact, consent to a criminal background check in accordance with Section 58-70a-301.1 and any requirements established by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.