Section 61-10A-4.3 - Exemption from licensure.

61-10A-4.3. Exemption from licensure.

A.     An osteopathic physician assistant student enrolled in a physician assistant, osteopathic physician assistant or surgeon assistant educational program accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation or by its successor shall be exempt from licensure while functioning as an osteopathic physician assistant student.   

B.     An osteopathic physician assistant employed by the federal government while performing duties incident to that employment is not required to be licensed as an osteopathic physician assistant pursuant to the Osteopathic Physicians' Assistants Act.