D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4918

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-4918 - TITLE PROTECTION

4918.1

Any person not licensed as a physician assistant by the Board shall be subject to penalties applicable to the unlicensed practice of a health occupation, if he or she:

(a) Represents himself or herself as a physician assistant with the intent to represent that he or she practices as a physician assistant; or

(b) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term physician assistant, or "P.A.", or any similar title or description of services with the intent to represent that he or she practices as a physician assistant; or

(c) Acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the Board. An unlicensed physician shall not be permitted to use the title of physician assistant or to practice as a physician assistant unless he or she fulfills the requirements of this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4918

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 8496 (August 31, 2007)