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Physician Assistant (PA)
License Description Physician assistants provide medical services as delegated by an approved supervising physician; take medical histories; perform physical exams on patients of all ages; assess, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems as delegated by a supervising physician; perform therapeutic procedures and office surgical procedures; may assist in surgery; may provide prenatal and postnatal care and assist the physician in obstetrical care; may counsel patients concerning diets, therapy, health promotion and disease prevention; may make hospital rounds or provide hospital or nursing home medical services; may provide immediate evaluation and treatment in response to emergency medical problems; may refer a patient to specialty physicians; may order and interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, diets, physical therapy, inhalation therapy or other services when delegated by a supervising physician; may order certain medications with the prior approval and direction of a supervising physician and may prescribe medications and medical devices as delegated by a supervising physician in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 645- 325.7; may assist a supervising physician in the office management and direction of other medical personnel in the execution of patient care.
Licensing Agency
Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
Iowa Board of Physician Assistants
6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
(515) 281 0254
PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021

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