New to Colorado?

Whether you are a newly-graduated PA or are new to Colorado, we're glad you're here and CAPA is here to help you! 

Step one is to join CAPA! CAPA is the only organization representing Colorado PAs, and is a constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. We are here to serve you and hope you will join us!

JOIN CAPA 


Step two is to apply for your Colorado PA license through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): https://apps.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Default.aspx

You will need to establish a new account to submit a new licensure application.



Requirements for Colorado PA Licensure


Graduation from an accredited PA program - submit this form

Verified practice history - submit this form
Not applicable to newly graduated PAs

NCCPA certification - submit this form

Verification of Federation of State Medical Boards disciplinary action - submit this form

Primary Physician Supervisor Registration Form


Check out the Colorado DORA PA License application checklist here.


For reinstatement of a PA license, check out the application checklist here.



Please note, Colorado does not issue temporary licenses. The Colorado Medical Board meets quarterly and recommend applying for a new Colorado license as soon as possible.


You will notice that there is a requirement to submit a Primary Physician Supervisor Registration Form to complete your licensure application. Note that you can complete the remainder of the requirements and then submit this form once you have a physician supervisory relationship established.






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