Physician Assistants – Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
| Application | To be submitted via our member portal. |
| Language Proficiency | English; As per the College’s Language Proficiency policy |
| C.V. | Consisting of a chronological list of qualifications, professional appointments, and work experience. Indicating reason(s) for any gaps in work history greater than 3 months and current to the date of the application. |
| Degree | Program to be recognized by CAPA or NCCPA |
| Certification(s) | PACCC or PANCE |
| PACCC or PANCE Eligibility | Letter of eligibility for those who do not hold PACCC or PANCE |
| Authorization to Work in Canada | One of the following valid documents: Canadian passport, Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant Certificate, Canadian Permanent Resident card, Canadian Work Permit (showing ability to work in PEI) |
| Criminal Record Check | Criminal record check(s) from every Country/State you have lived in for more than 3 months in the past 10 years. These are only valid for 6 months. |
| Vulnerable Sector Check | If you live in Canada, a Vulnerable Sector Check. These are only valid for 6 months. |
| Certificate(s) of Professional Conduct | From everywhere they held licensure in the past 10 years. Please note that these must be sent directly to CPSPEI from the originating Regulatory Authority and are only valid for 3 months from date of issue and must be valid on the day licensure is issued. |
| References | Names & emails for 3 medical practitioners they worked with in the past year |
| Currency | Minimum of 450 hours of practice as a PA in the past 3 years |
| Letter of Support | From employer stating job offer and supervisor(s) being assigned |
| Liability Insurance | Copy of valid proof of Professional Liability Insurance |
The below Mandatory Requirements are to be completed after obtaining approval for registration:
| Payment of Fees | All deemed applicable fees by the College |
| Supervision | Signed agreements from applicant and all supervisors |
Additional requirements, if applicable:
| Copy of Complaint Document(s) | If ever the subject of a complaint with any Regulatory Authority; provide copies of the Letter(s) of Complaint, Letter(s) of Response, and Letter(s) of Conclusion. |
| Copy of Legal Action Document(s) | If ever the subject of legal action, related to the practice of medicine; provide copies of the Statements(s) of Claim, Statement(s) of Defense, and Conclusion document(s) |
Additional documentation and/or information may be required as deemed by The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Prince Edward Island.