Chapter 147A — Qualifications for Licensure

147A.001 Repealed — formerly an introductory provision for physician assistant regulation. 147A.01 Definitions Defines key terms used in the physician assistant licensing chapter. 147A.02 Qualifications for Licensure Sets out the scope of practice for physician assistants in Minnesota. 147A.025 Temporary Permit Allows PA license applicants to get a temporary permit to practice while their application is processed. 147A.03 Protected Titles and Restrictions on Use Requires physician assistants to get a license from the Board of Medical Practice. 147A.04 Lists the qualifications needed to get a physician assistant license. 147A.05 Inactive License Sets rules for physician assistant license renewal and continuing education. 147A.06 Cancellation of License for Nonrenewal Covers temporary and visiting PA permits for out-of-state practitioners. 147A.07 Renewal Describes the collaborative agreement between a PA and supervising physician. 147A.08 Exemptions Lists actions the Board can take against a PA license for violations. 147A.09 Scope of Practice Lists grounds for disciplinary action against a physician assistant. 147A.10 Sets out the process for investigating complaints against physician assistants. 147A.11 Covers hearings and appeals in PA disciplinary cases. 147A.13 Grounds for Disciplinary Action Provides immunity for people who report PA misconduct in good faith. 147A.14 Reporting Obligations Keeps certain Board investigation records confidential. 147A.15 Immunity Allows the Board to issue cease-and-desist orders against unlicensed practice. 147A.155 Reports to Commissioner of Health Requires the Board to report certain serious health care events to the Commissioner of Health. 147A.16 Forms of Disciplinary Action Covers fees for PA license applications, renewals, and other services. 147A.17 Physician Assistant Accountability Sets rules for PA prescribing of controlled substances. 147A.18 Allows PAs to sign certain legal documents like death certificates. 147A.185 Prescribing Drugs and Therapeutic Devices Sets rules for when and how physician assistants can prescribe drugs and devices. 147A.19 Identification Requirements Provides for reciprocal licensing of PAs from other states. 147A.20 Creates a physician assistant advisory council to advise the Board. 147A.21 Covers the use of physician assistant titles and prohibited representations. 147A.22 Sets penalties for practicing as a PA without a license. 147A.23 Responding to Disaster Situations Covers data practices for PA licensing and disciplinary records. 147A.24 Continuing Education Requirements Allows the Board to seek court orders to enforce its decisions. 147A.25 Requires PAs to notify the Board of address changes and legal actions. 147A.26 Procedures Sets rules for reinstating a lapsed or revoked PA license. 147A.27 Physician Assistant Advisory Council Covers criminal background checks for PA license applicants. 147A.28 Physician Assistant Application and License Fees Sets rules for PA practice in rural and underserved areas. 147A.29 License Renewal Cycle Conversion Covers telemedicine practice by physician assistants. 147A.35 Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Adopts the national PA Licensure Compact so PAs can practice across member states. 15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes Directs state agencies to use updated terminology when replacing printed materials and signs.