Wisconsin Administrative Code Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board
The Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA Board) operates under the Wisconsin Administrative Code, overseeing licensing, practice standards, and discipline for physician assistants (PAs) in Wisconsin. Here's an enhanced breakdown:
🏛️ Board Overview & Structure
Established by 2021 Wisconsin Act 23, the PA Board replaced the Council on Physician Assistants as of April 1, 2022. It’s governed by Wis. Stat. § 15.406(7) and affiliated with the Medical Examining Board, deriving its authority from Wis. Stat. ch. 448, Subchapter VIII (dsps.wi.gov).
The Board comprises 8 licensed physician assistants and 1 public member, all appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms and confirmed by the Legislature (dsps.wi.gov).
📑 Administrative Code Structure (Chapters PA 1–PA 4)
Chapter PA 1 – Authority & Definitions
Defines the Board’s authority and key terms.
Emerged as an emergency rule under EmR 2206 in March 2022, effective April 1, 2022 (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter PA 2 – Licensure Requirements
Covers initial licensure, approval of PA educational programs, oral interviews, license renewal, continuing education, reinstatement, reciprocal licensure for military personnel, and title protection (law.cornell.edu).
Also adopted as an emergency rule under EmR 2206, effective April 1, 2022 (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter PA 3 – Practice
Specifies standards for PA practice under physician direction or collaborative agreements, including written agreements, supervisory responsibilities, and scope of practice.
Initial emergency rules were drafted to align with the public’s statutory expectations from Act 23 (wha.org).
Chapter PA 4 – Unprofessional Conduct
Lists actions considered unprofessional, such as dishonesty, unsafe practice, improper prescribing, advertising violations, and other conduct impacting patient safety or public trust (regulations.vlex.com).
🧩 Connections to Statutes & Practice
Chapters PA 1–4 were adopted quickly via emergency rules to enable smooth implementation of Act 23, replacing the prior MED 8 regulatory framework effective April 1, 2022 (law.cornell.edu).
The Code’s provisions closely mirror the statutory design of Act 23—for example, offering alternate oversight models (“direction and management” vs. formal collaborative agreements) and enforcing discipline in line with professional standards (wha.org).
âś… Summary Table
Code Chapter
Focus
Highlights
PA 1
Authority & Definitions
Establishes Board authority; defines terms; effective April 1, 2022
PA 2
Licensure & Credentials
Covers licensure, renewals, education approvals, military reciprocity
PA 3
Practice Standards
Sets frameworks for supervision and collaboration; implemented during transition
PA 4
Unprofessional Conduct & Disciplinary Rules
Enumerates violations, misconduct, prescribing standards
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