Which item confirms national certification status as part of the PA licensure process?

• A. NCCT Verification
• B. NCCPA Verification
• C. DEA registration
• D. Graduation verification

Answer: (B)

National certification status for a Physician Assistant is confirmed through NCCPA verification. The NCCPA is the organization that certifies PAs after they complete a program and pass the PANCE, and it keeps the official record of that certification. State licensure typically requires that this national certification status be verified by the licensing board, ensuring the PA meets recognized standards.

Why the other options don’t fit: NCCT verification is for other professions and not the PA’s national certification. Graduation verification only confirms that a degree was earned, not that national certification has been obtained. DEA registration relates to the authority to prescribe controlled substances, not to certification status.