21 NCAC 32S .0218          TITLE AND PRACTICE PROTECTION

(a)  Any person not licensed by the Board violates G.S. 90-18.1 if he or she:

(1)           falsely identifies him/herself as a physician assistant;

(2)           uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "physician assistant" to indicate or imply that he or she is a physician assistant; or

(3)           acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the Board.

(b)  An unlicensed physician may not use the title of "physician assistant" or practice as a physician assistant unless he/she fulfills the requirements of this Subchapter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-9.3; 90-18(c)(13); 90-18.1;

Eff. September 1, 2009;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016.