Apply to practise as a physician assistant

CPSA has the same basic expectations of all applicants.

Please note: Physicians are not eligible for physician assistant registration.

To register with CPSA as a physician assistant, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Standard eligibility requirements

Do you meet the standard eligibility requirements?

Follow these steps to apply for physician assistant registration.

Create an account on the CPSA Portal

All PA applications must be submitted through this platform (includes steps 2 & 3).

Submit a qualifications review

CPSA will confirm if you meet eligibility requirements and send an Eligibility Letter.

Complete the full application

Includes documentation, fees, orientation, and a CPSA practice permit.

Additional information for PAs

Expectations and standards

PAs practise under physician supervision and, like our physician members, pay annual fees, hold liability insurance and follow CPSA’s Standards of Practice.

PAs work in a variety of clinical team settings to complement existing services and help improve patient access to quality health care. As professionals supervised by physicians, PAs are to comply with our continuing competence requirements.

Standards of Practice

CPSA’s Standards of Practice are the minimum standards of behaviour and conduct we will expect from all physicians and physician assistants practising in Alberta.

Like physicians, you are responsible for ensuring you understand our standards, and how to meet them in your practice. We currently have over 40 standards of practice. When we develop or update standards, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback via our consultation process.

See CPSA’s Standards of Practice

Annual Renewal

Just like Alberta physicians, registered physician assistants must renew their practice permit and pay fees annually.

Your annual renewal is due Dec. 31 each year. Watch your inbox for more information or see our annual renewal page.

Learn more about CPSA’s annual renewal process

Registration and annual renewal fees

Registration fee	$400
Practice Permit annual renewal fee	$550

Questions? Contact us.

Phone: 780-969-4924
Toll-free: 1-800-320-8624
Fax: 780-424-0805

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