§ 9k

The board, in developing criteria for approved programs and in approving such programs may accept as approved programs those that have been certified by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or organization.\nThe board shall adopt regulations concerning the quality of education and clinical training to be received by a physician assistant trainee and the supervision of a physician assistant trainee.\nThe board shall encourage the development of continuing education for physician assistants and shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations as to the type and amount of continuing education required for recertification. The board may periodically review the quality of the curriculum, faculty and the facilities of approved programs.