Canadian Association of Physician Assistants










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In case you missed it!
CAPA 2024: 
Virtual Conference Now Available

CAPA Annual Conference is the only national conference designed for Canadian physician assistants by physician assistants. CAPA 2024 provides Canadian and international physician assistants who are looking for high-caliber continuing professional development opportunities, the chance to learn from national and international experts, and opportunities to network and share expertise. If you missed our in-person event you can purchase the virtual confernce or login to review session recordings, they are now available!

2025 PA Cert Exams (PACE)

The dates for the 2025 PACE have not yet been determined. We understand how important this information is for your planning and preparation.

Please stay tuned for more updates, as we will provide more information at the beginning of 2025.

* Registration will open by 15 January 2025. Please note you must be logged in to access the exam regsitration page* 

Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada

PACCC is an independent Council of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) that administers and maintains the Physician Assistant (PA) certification process. This includes the PA Entry to practice certification examination (PA Cert Exam), written upon the successful completion of a Canadian PA program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC).

Membership

Are you interested in making a difference in Canadian health care and advancing the Physician Assistant Profession? By joining CAPA you will be added as one of the many national voices representing PAs and have a direct impact in shaping the future of the profession in Canada.

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