NCCPA Announces New Geriatric Medicine CAQ

The NCCPA Board of Directors recently considered a proposal from the Geriatric Medicine PA Association and subsequently approved the development of a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine.

This decision comes as the U.S. population ages, health care provider shortages worsen and demand for a specialized PA credential in geriatric care rises.

“NCCPA strives to support the credentialing needs of the PA profession to help PAs remain competitive in the job market so they can continue to have such a tremendous impact in caring for patients,” said NCCPA President and CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE.

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NCCPA Joins Unified Effort to Protect PA Education Pipeline and Preserve Patient Access to Care

12.17.2025 • NCCPA, alongside the AAPA, PAEA and ARC-PA, oppose proposed changes by the U.S. Department of Education that would restrict the classification of “professional degree.” The coalition urges PAs to support advocacy efforts by signing a petition and contacting elected officials to protect PA education and health care access.

PA Perspectives in Psychiatry Podcast with PArtners in Mental Health Initiative

12.12.2025 • Curious about PA practice in psychiatry? Board Certified PAs Todd Allen, MBA, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry and James “Jay” Somers, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, shared their practice experiences in psychiatry in a two-episode podcast with PA Insights powered by NCCPA.

Celebrating 200 Grants & Counting

12.10.2025 • The nccPA Health Foundation reached a milestone, funding its 200th and 201st grants for PA-led mental health and pipeline projects. Meet the recipients and be inspired to apply for $2,500 funding that can make a difference in your community.