Physician assistant - Use of certain words or initials prohibited.

50-03-01-18. Physician assistant - Use of certain words or initials prohibited. A person that is not a physician assistant may not represent oneself as a physician assistant or act as a physician assistant or use any combination or abbreviation of the term or title "physician assistant" or "PA" to indicate or imply the person is a physician assistant. However, an individual who is not licensed as a physician assistant under this chapter but who meets the qualifications for licensure as a physician assistant under this chapter may use the title "physician assistant'' or "PA" but may not act or practice as a physician assistant unless licensed under this chapter. History: Effective January 1, 2020. General Authority: NDCC 43-17-02.2 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-17-02.2 8