For the New Zealand experiential pathway

You can apply for a change of scope to the PA General scope of practice once you have:

• Completed 6 months (fulltime equivalent) working in the PA provisional general scope of practice.
• Received satisfactory supervision reports for the 6 months of practice completed immediately prior to applying for registration in the PA General scope of practice.
• Gained current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification less than 12 months old at the standard of New Zealand Resuscitation Council CORE Advanced for PAs working in hospital-based practice; or CORE Immediate for PAs working in general practice (or an alternative certificate approved by Council.

• Been recommended for registration in the PA General scope of practice by your Council-approved supervisor, who has been your supervisor for at least 3 months immediately prior your application.