Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners

Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners

Physician Assistants

Important Notice

When you apply for your PA licensure with the Board of Licensure in Medicine you will need to register with a medical doctor in order to practice.

If you are applying for a license to practice medicine in Maine, there is a written test given as part of the licensure process. The exam review materials can be seen by clicking here and we encourage you to download and review them prior to taking the test. Exam Review Materials (PDF).

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Supervisory Listing

A complete listing of all PAs and NPs with a current supervisory relationship with an MD can be seen by clicking here: PA-NP-MD Supervisory Listing (DOC) or as an Excel spreadsheet by clicking here: PA-NP-MD Supervisory Listing (XLS).

(A free downloadable Excel Viewer can be downloaded from the Microsoft Website by clicking here)

If you plan to register with an osteopathic physician, you will need to contact the Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure at 287- 2480.

CME Information Page

We have compiled our most requested Continuing Medical Education information into a single document for convenient access. This document includes the guidelines for reporting CME activity, the sections of the rules pertaining to CME, and a listing of Maine Institutions that are accredited to sponsor Category I programs. Click here to view this file (PDF)

The Fee Schedule is as follows: (Click here for complete fee schedule)

CATEGORY		Current Fee effective 1/1/2005
PA Application		$200
PA Renewal - biennial		$200
PA/NP registration		$50
PA/NP re-registration within 1 yr of initial registration		$25
PA/NP multiple registration at renewal (not to exceed $250 total per registration period)		$50 each registration
Renewal of Primary Supervising Physician relationship at license renewal time		$50
PA Reinstatement of Lapsed license		$400
PA Reinstatement of Withdrawn license		$250
PA/NP Schedule II application		$50
PA/NP Schedule II renewal		$50

Important Credit Card Instructions:

If you choose to pay your fee with a credit card, you must provide the following information:

Type of Card (MasterCard or Visa only!):

Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Amount:

Credit Card Holder name and billing address as it appears on the card:

This information can be included with your form on a separate typewritten sheet and mailed or faxed to the Board or you can phone it in.

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed health care professional who practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. A PA provides a broad range of health care services that were traditionally performed by a doctor. Before beginning employment in Maine, a PA must be registered with a Primary Supervising Physician by completing and submitting a Form C registration. PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and in most states can write prescriptions. A PA may not prescribe Schedule II drugs in Maine without written approval from the Board of Licensure in Medicine. To apply for written approval to prescribe Schedule II drugs, See PA Schedule II Application below.

Physician assistants must work under the supervision of a physician and their duties are determined by the supervising physician. However, PAs may be the principal care providers in places where a physician is present for only 1 or 2 days each week. In such cases, the PA maintains contact with the supervising physician and other medical professionals as needed or as required by law.

PAs may be licensed by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, or the Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure depending on their supervising physician.

Chapter 2 of the Board Rules pertain to Physician Assistants. Any Physician Assistant wishing to practice in the State of Maine under the supervision of an M.D. must be familiar with these rules. A copy can be downloaded at the following link: Chapter 2 - Physician Assistants

PA Initial Application(pdf)	PA Renewal Application(pdf)	Form C Registration (PA)(pdf)
PA Schedule II Application (pdf)	PA CME Report (pdf)	PA Reinstatement Instructions (pdf)
	Prorated CME requirements(pdf)

Some pages on this site are PDF files and require Adobe ® Reader® for reading. For best accessibility, click here to download the current Adobe Reader.

Note: The best method for filling out any of our PDF forms is to:
- Click on the form you want to submit .
- Click on "Save a copy of this file" icon and save a copy to your local PC.
- Open your saved copy with Adobe Reader.
- Go to "Tools" , "Typewriter" and follow the instructions to enter text anywhere on the form necessary.
- Print out a copy and mail it to the Board.
- You can also save a copy of your filled-out form for your records if you choose.

If you have any questions regarding these applications, or if you cannot access these applications, please contact us at (207) 287-3601. Pre-printed copies are available upon request

Important Credit Card Instructions:

If you choose to pay your fee with a credit card, you must provide the following information:

Type of Card (MasterCard or Visa only!):

Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Amount:

Credit Card Holder name and billing address as it appears on the card:

This information can be included with your form on a separate typewritten sheet and mailed or faxed to the Board or you can phone it in.

Nurse Practitioners

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. A nurse practitioner provides some care previously offered only by physicians and in most states has the ability to prescribe medications. NPs are licensed by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

An APRN (certified nurse midwife or certified nurse practitioner) may choose to perform medical acts beyond the scope of practice of an APRN as defined by the Maine State Board of Nursing, when these services are delegated by a licensed physician. When working under the delegation of a physician, the delegated relationship must be registered with the Board of Licensure in Medicine by completing and submitting a Form C registration. This registration must occur before the performance of delegated acts commences.

Chapter 3 of the Board Rules discusses supervision of APRN's and can be downloaded at the following link: Chapter 3 - Physician Supervision of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse under Medical Delegation (PDF file)

APRN Schedule II Application (pdf)	Form C Registration (APRN)(pdf)

Some pages on this site are PDF files and require Adobe ® Reader® for reading. For best accessibility, click here to download the current Adobe Reader.

The Fee Schedule is as follows:(Click here for complete fee schedule)

CATEGORY		Current Fee effective 1/1/2005
NP Initial registration		$50
NP transfer registration		$50
PA/NP Schedule II application		$50
PA/NP Schedule II renewal		$50
NP multiple site registration		$50

Important Credit Card Instructions:

If you choose to pay your fee with a credit card, you must provide the following information:

Type of Card (MasterCard or Visa only!):

Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Amount:

Credit Card Holder name and billing address as it appears on the card:

This information can be included with your form on a separate typewritten sheet and mailed or faxed to the Board or you can phone it in.

For more information please go to the Board of Nursing Website at http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/

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