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“The Board also issues other license types. For more information on eligibility and how to apply for these other licenses or permits, follow the links above. ”
“Texas offers a full unrestricted medical license as well a number of limited licenses or permits. More information on eligibility and how to apply for each type of license or permit can be found by selecting from links to the left. Below is a brief description of the limited licenses or ... ”
“... of the date you will be licensed. Please use the License Issue Dates link at the left to see the list of licensing dates and the cutoff to be consideredfor a scheduled licensing date.
A temporary license will be issued, if requested, that allows you to practice between the time the Board staff ap ... ”
“... tion and fee,
complying with the requirements for license renewal,
providing current verifications from each state in which you hold a license,
demonstrating current certification by NCCPA,
submitting evaluation Form L from each employment held after your Texas PA license was placed on inactive stat ... ”
“To be eligible for a PA License in Texas, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or by that committe ... ”
“... revoke, restrict, suspend or otherwise limit the license of any physician assistant upon proof of violation.
Mission
The Texas Physician Assistant Board’s mission is to protect and enhance the public’s health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence u ... ”
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To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license, you will need to renew your registration biennially.
For any questions related to the renewal, please contact us at Reg ... ”
“Once the Board has issued you an official license number, you will have 90 days to register and activate your license. Failure to register will result in penalty fees, and after one year, license cancellation.
Please note: You must complete registration and pay the fee within 90 da ... ”
“... . If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us or ( ... ”
“... al Registration - If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a $75 penalty fee will be assessed. If you have not registered your license within 120 days of your license issue date, the penalty fee will increase to $150. If you do not register withi ... ”
“... request cancellation of his or her Texas medical license at any time.
Once a license is cancelled, the physician will no longer be able to practice medicine in the state of Texas in any capacity. In order to practice medicine again in Texas following cancellation, a physician must file an app ... ”
“... Substantial Equivalence at the Full Texas Medical License level.
Before You Apply
Individuals considering applying for a PIT permit should use the links to the left to review the Eligibility Checklist, Sample Application and Supplemental Forms before submitting their application. In addit ... ”
“... p; a medical license, permit, or other authority to practice medicine that is currently restricted for cause, canceled for cause, suspended for cause, revoked or subject to another form of discipline in a state or territory of the United States, Canada, or ... ”
“The Medical License Limited to Underserved Area allows applicants for a full medical license who do not meet exam timeframe requirements to obtain a license limited solely and exclusively to practice in a medically underserved or health professional shortage area.
The holder of a Medical Licens ... ”
“... There are five simple steps to submit your online license renewal:
Please note that if you are not able to complete your online license renewal, your data will be automatically saved for you for 15 days. Upon your return to complete the renewal, you will be given the option to use your saved applic ... ”
Description: PA Board 2002 November, Lic Min
Document: ... oard that Applicant #PA-14 be granted a temporary license, with the stipulation that Applicant #PA-14 work directly under a supervising physician until the next Board meeting and that the full board, at the next meeting, grant Applicant #PA-14 a full
Physician Assistant license upon receipt of a s ...
Description: PA Board 2005 November, Full Board
Document: ... nsure; set application fee at same amount for new license applications; limit time out to five years; and require some demonstration of current competency which might include completion of mini-residency while under a temporary license that is granted after Board appearance. The Chairman announced t ...
Description: PA Board 2005 November, Licensure
Document: ... rd that Applicant #430 be granted an unrestricted license. Mr. Belgard seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed. Applicant #429 appeared before the Committee in executive session after referral by the Executive Director. In open session, Mr. Belgard moved to recommend to the full board that A ...
Description: PA Board 2006 November, Licensure
Document: ... t applicant #518 be granted a physician assistant license. Mr. Webb seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed. Applicant #523 appeared before the Committee in executive session after referral by the Executive Director. In open session, Ms. Welch moved to recommend to the full board ...
Description: PA Board 2007 November, Licensure Committee
Document: ... be granted a Texas physician assistant temporary license with an expiration date that will allow the applicant to obtain at least 12 months of supervised practice, subject to the following conditions: that the applicant work only in a setting that provides continuous full-time, onsite physician sup ...
Description: PA Board 2008 November, Full Board Minutes
Document: ... d, and the motion passed to approve a restrictive license for Joycelyn Gordon with the substantive provisions of her California order with quarterly reports for three years. Ms. Jones moved, Mr. Reyna seconded, and the motion passed to approve the Discipline and Ethics Committee minutes and action i ...
Description: PA Board 2008 October, Licensure Action Item 4
Document: ... applicant be granted a Texas physician assistant license under the terms and conditions listed below. The applicant has agreed to and signed this proposed order.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS LENGTH OF ORDER: PSYCHIATRIC: 8. [ PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT No IPE] Submit up to 3 names for treating psychiatrist for ...
Description: PA Board 2008 October, Licensure Committee
Document: ... that this application for a physician assistance license be referred to the full Board for a determination of eligibility. This recommendation is due to
disciplinary action by the State of California. Factors contributing to this recommendation include 17 cases of gross negligence, and repeated n ...
Description: Acupuncture 2002 April, Lic Min
Document: ... em #3, regarding applicants for Texas Acupuncture License, was considered. Mr. Garcia moved, Ms. Lin seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that Qing Ao be issued an acupuncture license. Ms. Lin moved, Mr. Garcia seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board ...
Description: Acupuncture 2002 January, Educ Min
Document: ... d to the full Board to approve Bioenergetics upon verification that instructor is a licensed acupuncturist. Ms. Smith moved, Dr. Newbold seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full board to approve Hygiene Practices. Ms. Smith moved, Dr. Newbold seconded, and the motion passed to deny G ...
Description: Acupuncture 2002 July, Lic Min
Document: ... em #3, regarding applicants for Texas Acupuncture License, was considered. Applicant #AC-1 appeared with their attorney Susan Henricks to discuss their arrest in 1992 for prostitution, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and marijuana; their arrest 5/94 for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernal ...
Description: Acupuncture 2002 November, Lic Min
Document: ... d that Winnie Yan-Fen Au be issued an acupuncture license. Mr. Garcia moved, Dr. Heinze seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that Tuoi V. Bang be issued an acupuncture license. Mr. Garcia moved, Dr. Heinze seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 April, Lic Min
Document: ... under an agreed order, for as long as they holdsa license to practice, with the following stipulations: (1) abstain from the consumption of alcohol, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances in any form unless prescribed by a physician; (2) submit himself for appropriate examinations, including scre ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 February, Licensure
Document: ... re for reviewing applicants for Texas Acupuncture License, was considered. Mr. Walker reviewed the Legislature's request that the agency cut costs. Staff recommended that in order to reduce copying and mailing costs, applications that have no issues be placed on a list with a summary for the committ ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 July, Lic Cmte Min
Document: ... other states and an unrestricted massage therapy license in the State of Texas. Following discussion, Mr. Garcia moved, Mr. Ho
seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that Applicant #AC-8's application be approved for an acupuncture license.
Applicant #AC-12 appeared befor ...
“... l increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary MRT/LMRT license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate. ”
I have already been issued a previous temporary license. Can I be issued another temporary license? Can I renew my temporary license?
A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary RCP license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“... questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html ”
Can I get a DEA number with my temporary license?
You must register your supervising physician with the TMB prior to applying with the DEA. For information or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html
“... re issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines. ”
When will I be issued my permanent license?
Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines.
“... ite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). ... ”
How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?
As a prerequisite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year).
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact th ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure. ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.
“... your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile. ”
How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?
If you are granted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile.
“ If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”
“... prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to ut ... ”
How can I get a copy of my PIT permit?
The TMB no longer prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to utilize the MyTMB portal you will need a valid Social Security number. If you do not have a SSN, you will not be able to access the service.
“... kground check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should ... ”
I submitted my fingerprints. Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?
Please note that the fingerprint background check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... ou have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background prior to the next registration/renewal of your license. ... ”
I was previously printed by another entity or state. Can you use those results?
Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background prior to the next registration/renewal of your license.
“... ingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your finger ... ”
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open within 60-90 days of your license expiration date.