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Physician assistants are healthcare providers who work under the direction and supervision of physicians. They provide routine diagnostic and therapeutic tests, and offer preventative care. Physician assistants work in a variety of settings and in a number of different specialties. Physician assistants duties often include:
Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations.
Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and x-rays.
Diagnosing, treating, and monitoring acute and chronic illnesses.
Treating injuries by suturing, casting, or splinting.
Prescribing medications and other treatments.
Providing patient and family education.
Providing appropriate referral to physicians and other health care team members.
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Physician Assistant Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$65,000 - $90,000
Educational Requirements*
A high school diploma or equivalent, college science courses which include anatomy, physiology, and microbiology, in order to be accepted into a formal, academically accredited physician assistant program.
As a minimum, academic physician assistant programs require two years of collegiate-level study in health care, biology, English, chemistry, math, psychology, and social sciences. Many programs end with an Associate's Degree although some colleges offer Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs. All physician assistant programs include extensive supervised clinical training.
Associated Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants - 950 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 836-2272
California Academy of Physician Assistants - 3100 W. Warner Ave., Suite #3, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 427-0321
