Physician Assistants Regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons as of April 1, 2024

PRESS RELEASE

The provincial government has amended the Medical Act Regulations conferring upon the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia the responsibility and authority to regulate physician assistants within the province, effective April 1, 2024.  

The College recognizes the valuable contribution physician assistants can and are making to healthcare in Nova Scotia and welcomes them as registrants.

To remain in practice after April 1, 2024,  physician assistants must hold a licence issued by the College.

A licensing application will be emailed to each physician assistant presently employed by the NSH on March 8, 2024. There is no fee for 2024. Licence renewal for 2025 will take place in in November of this year with a fee to be determined.

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If you have any questions, please contact the College at: registration@cpsns.ns.ca.