Subdivision 1. Protected titles. No individual may use the titles "Minnesota Licensed Physician Assistant," "Licensed Physician Assistant," "Physician Assistant," or "PA" in connection with the individual's name, or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is licensed by the state unless they have been licensed according to this chapter.
Subd. 1a. Licensure required. Except as provided under subdivision 2, it is unlawful for any person to practice as a physician assistant without being issued a valid license according to this chapter.
Subd. 2. Health care practitioners. Individuals practicing in a health care occupation are not restricted in the provision of services included in this chapter as long as they do not hold themselves out as physician assistants by or through the titles provided in subdivision 1 in association with provision of these services.
Subd. 3. [Repealed by amendment, 2009 c 159 s 16]
Subd. 4. Sanctions. Individuals who hold themselves out as physician assistants by or through any of the titles provided in subdivision 1 without prior licensure shall be subject to sanctions or actions against continuing the activity according to section 214.11, or other authority.
1995 c 205 art 1 s 3; 2009 c 159 s 16; 2020 c 115 art 2 s 9
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 147A — Physician Assistants, Licensing
Section 147A.01 — Definitions.
Section 147A.02 — Qualifications For Licensure.
Section 147A.025 — Temporary Permit.
Section 147A.03 — Protected Titles And Restrictions On Use.
Section 147A.05 — Inactive License.
Section 147A.06 — Cancellation Of License For Nonrenewal.
Section 147A.09 — Scope Of Practice.
Section 147A.13 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.
Section 147A.14 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 147A.155 — Reports To Commissioner Of Health.
Section 147A.16 — Forms Of Disciplinary Action.
Section 147A.17 — Physician Assistant Accountability.
Section 147A.185 — Prescribing Drugs And Therapeutic Devices.
Section 147A.19 — Identification Requirements.
Section 147A.23 — Responding To Disaster Situations.
Section 147A.24 — Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 147A.27 — Physician Assistant Advisory Council.
Section 147A.28 — Physician Assistant Application And License Fees.