Clinician requirements in Virginia

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• Physician licensing in Virginia

  Virginia is an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact member state.

  4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Virginia Board of Medicine.

• Nurse practitioner licensing in Virginia

  A practice agreement is required until the NP has 5 years and 9,000 hours of full-time clinical experience.

  5 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Virginia Board of Nursing.

• Physician assistant licensing in Virginia

  PA licences renew biennially under the same 18VAC85 continuing competency rules as physicians.

  4 filings or obligations listed. Source: the Virginia Board of Medicine.

• Continuing education in Virginia

  At least 30 hours of continuing learning activity in the 2 years before renewal, under 18VAC85-20-235.

  2 filings or obligations listed. Source: Virginia Board of Medicine.

• Controlled substance registration in Virginia

  Virginia issues no separate state controlled substance registration for most prescribers beyond DEA.

  3 filings or obligations listed. Source: Virginia Department of Health Professions.