What is a Physician Assistant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBTcpA7kmIU PAs practice in every medical and surgical specialty and setting. They conduct physicals, assist in surgery, diagnose and treat illnesses, and order and interpret tests. Read about PAs in different settings and specialties, the illnesses they manage, and the intricate procedures they perform. NCCPA How did the PA profession begin? The PA profession began right here in…
PA Practice in North Carolina
Documentation necessary for practicing as a PA in North CarolinaDocumentation necessary for practicing as a PA in North Carolina North Carolina is a wonderful state for PA practice. There are currently over 9,000 certified PAs living and/or practicing in North Carolina. Our laws make it possible for PAs to utilize the clinical skills and expertise…
Opioid Resources for PAs
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), healthcare providers were reassured by pharmaceutical companies in the late 1990s that patients would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers, leading them to prescribe them at greater rates. This increase led to widespread misuse, and it became increasingly clear that opioids were, in…
Links of Interest to PAs
Higher Education Opportunities for PAs Doctor of Medical Science Program, High Point University Doctor of Medical Science Program, University of Lynchburg Academy of Doctoral PAs Master of Management in Clinical Informatics, Duke University Master of Health Professions Education, Campbell University Leadership Training Opportunities for PAs Duke Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Institute (APPLI) Program North Carolina…
