Welcome to Protocols: The TAPA PA Protocol Preparation System
TAPA is pleased to offer the PA Protocol Tool. Designed to assist members in complying with state rules and regulations, this tool was researched and created by experienced PAs who have served on Tennessee’s regulatory body for PA practice.
According to section 0880-03-.10 (1) of the Rules of the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners’ Committee on Physician Assistants,
"The range of services which may be provided by a physician assistant shall be set forth in a written protocol, jointly developed and signed by the physician assistant and the supervising physician and maintained at the physician assistant's practice location."PAs practicing without a written protocol could be found in violation of this rule.
PAs across the state are encouraged to use this template to update their existing protocols. Those newly entering the PA profession will find this tool extremely helpful in setting up their practices.
If you have already created your Protocol Account and are returning to continue editing the account, please login using the blue box at right to access your Protocol Account.
New to Protocols?
To start creating your PA Protocols, you will need to register as an Individual PA or as a Practice Group. Your registration will determine the initial capabilities and costs for your Protocols Account. Start by determining which type of account fits your needs the best, then select the appropriate type in the green box at right.
Individual PA Account
The Individual PA account will allow you to create a single Protocol, priced according to your TAPA membership status. Currently, the Individual PA pricing includes:
Individual TAPA Member PA | $100.00 |
Individual Nonmember PA | $300.00 |
Practice Group Account
The Practice Group account allows a Practice Group to take advantage of group pricing based on the total number of PA Protocols that are required. Group pricing allows:
Practice Group, 2-5 PAs utilizing the same protocol | $350.00 |
Practice Group, 6-10 PAs utilizing the same protocol | $500.00 |
Practice Group, 11-20 PAs utilizing the same protocol | $1,000.00 |
For groups larger than 20 PAs, please contact the TAPA office directly at (615) 463-0026 for pricing and licensing options |