This law states that the board will accept and recognize physician assistant training programs that are accredited by a national organization approved by the board. In cases where there is no approved national accrediting body, the board itself can review and approve training programs that meet its standards.

This law requires the board to create rules for reviewing applications from people who want to become licensed physician assistants and for approving training programs that prepare physician assistants.

This section explains the rules regarding physician assistants (PAs) and their supervision by physicians in California. Firstly, PAs can work under a physician who isn't under disciplinary restrictions. Generally, a physician can't supervise more than four PAs at once. However, if the PAs are conducting in-home health evaluations, the physician may oversee up to eight. The evaluations are about collecting patient info and health assessments, not direct treatments or prescriptions. All activities need to comply with supervisory and regulatory standards. The Medical Board can limit the types of PAs a physician can supervise, especially if it involves working outside their specialty.

This law requires that physician assistants in California must pass a written exam before they can be licensed. The exam is designed so that the identities of test-takers are not known to those grading the exams. It must be conducted under the board's rules and must ensure fairness. Exams are held at least once a year, with more exams if needed, and the board can collaborate with organizations to provide exam materials.

This law explains that to get a license, physician assistant applicants must complete four steps: finish an approved program, pass a required exam, ensure there's no reason for license denial, and pay the necessary fees.

This law allows the board to give a probationary license to a physician assistant applicant, which comes with certain conditions. These conditions may include working under supervision, limited authority to prescribe controlled substances, mandatory medical or psychiatric treatment, participation in rehabilitation, completing clinical training, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and not engaging in specific medical services. The board can change or end these conditions if the licensee requests it. The board is responsible for enforcing and monitoring the probation terms, with proceedings following specific government rules.