Clinical Assistant Training Requirements
The clinical assistant registration is intended to allow physicians with postgraduate medical training acceptable to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI, who are not otherwise eligible for registration in PEI, to work under supervision in a team-based care setting to increase capacity and service delivery.
Policy
Council considers the following requirements acceptable for training qualifications as it relates to the registration of Clinical Assistant:
- Two years of postgraduate training and one year licensed independent unsupervised practice experience, OR
- One year post graduate training and two years licensed independent unsupervised practice experience, OR
- Qualifications, experience and training that Council considers equivalent to a successful completion of a postgraduate medical training program.
The Clinical Assistant shall not practice medicine except under the supervision of a supervisor approved by Council with signed Supervision Agreements in place.
Applicable Legislation
Section 6 (3) (b) of the Medical Practitioner Regulations
Document History
Approval Date: March 26, 2024