Physician Assistants
CPSO will begin regulating physician assistants effective April 1, 2025. Explore the sections below to learn more.
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Regulation of Physician Assistants
Learn more about what physician assistants do, why they are now being regulated in Ontario, when this regulation will come into effect, and more.
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Delegation to Physician Assistants
Learn more about the rules around how and when physicians can delegate a controlled act to a PA, why sub-delegation is prohibited, and more.
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Physician Assistant Registration
Interested in registering to be a physician assistant in Ontario? Learn how and when you can apply for licensure, what documents you’ll need, and more.
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Being a CPSO Registrant
In this section, physician assistants can learn about continuing professional development obligations, requirements around professional liability insurance, and other aspects of being regulated by CPSO.
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