A physician assistant is a skilled person who is licensed to a supervising physician and who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide patients' services not necessarily within the physical presence but under the personal direction or supervision of the supervising physician.
Required Education
Completion of a physician’s assistant training program approved by the Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners — at least 1 year of experience in behavioral healthcare required to supervise CPRP, CPS, or PP staff.
Required Certification
Licensed by the Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners.
- What ages can I work with?
All ages
- Can I work with individuals with mental health and substance use conditions?
Yes
- Within the Georgia public behavioral health system, what type of setting might I work in with this credential?
In community settings, like schools, homeless shelters
- Where can I find more about this role in Georgia law?
43-34-100 to 43-34-108
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