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Physician Assistant
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Salus University’s competitive, full-time, 25-month Physician Assistant Studies program prepares graduates to join one of the fastest-growing professions in the country and become integral members of today’s healthcare delivery team.
Early and extensive clinical training plus innovative teaching through small group and case-based learning are integral to the program. The second year is dedicated entirely to clinical rotations that provide direct patient care experiences in primary and specialty care disciplines.
As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, physician assistants conduct physical exams; diagnose and treat illnesses; order and interpret tests; counsel on preventive healthcare; assist in surgery; have prescriptive rights in all states.
Salus University Physician Assistant students receive:
A strong basic science and pathophysiology foundation
Anatomy instruction with an onsite full cadaver dissection lab augmented with virtual anatomy
Innovative, evidence-based instruction integral to the development of critical thinking skills
Observational patient care introduced in the first year
PAs work in a variety of medical settings. They can be found in primary care doctor offices, hospitals, health center clinics and military/Veterans’ Administration facilities. While PAs are training to be healthcare generalists, they can work in any specialty area, from dermatology to psychiatry.
Those interested in becoming PAs must attain a certification by passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. They must also complete 100 hours of continuing education every two years in order to retain their license. A recertification exam is required every 10 years.
The PA program is part of the College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation (CHER). Contact us at 800.824.6262 or admissions@salus.edu to explore the opportunities awaiting you at Salus University.
