PA Basics
What does "PA" stand for?
What is Physician Assistant/Associate
What comes after high school on the path to becoming a PA?
What is undergraduate/bachelors degree
Name one specialty a PA can work in
What is Dermatology, emergency medicine, surgery, primary care/family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, etc.
Which involves direct responsibility for patient care: HCE or PCE?
What is PCE
Do you have to major in biology to become a PA?
What is No
Name two things a PA can do?
What is physical exams, diagnose, prescribe, order tests, assist with procedures, etc.
Name one type of experience students should begin gaining during undergrad
What is HCE, PCE, or shadowing
Which specialty focuses on infants, children, and adolescents?
Is hospital volunteering generally HCE or PCE?
What is HCE
Name one subject that the presentation recommends building a strong foundation in?
What is Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, or Physiology
What training model do PAs follow?
What is Medical model
What national exam must PA graduates pass to become a PA-C?
What is the PANCE
Which specialty commonly involves assisting surgeons in the operating room?
What is Surgery
Give one example of a PCE job from the presentation
What is MA (medical assistant), EMT (emergency medical technician), or CNA (certified nursing assistant)
Name two things a high school student can do now to explore a pre-health path
What is volunteer, join pre-health clubs, join summer programs, prepare academically for pre-stem courses, research PCE programs, and research universities
True or False: PAs can work in many specialties throughout their careers
What is True
What are the two major parts of PA school described in the presentation?
What is didactic/classroom learning + clinical rotations.
Which specialty focuses on long-term patient relationships, preventative care, and chronic disease management?
What is Primary care/Family Medicine
Give one key difference between HCE and PCE
What is PCE involves direct patient responsibility; HCE does not necessarily.
Name one pre-health club/organization students could explore?
What is CTE, HOSA, Red cross, etc.
Name 4 responsibilities of a PA from the presentation?
What is: Take medical histories, perform physical exams, order & interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose conditions & create treatment plan, prescribe medication, perform procedures, assist in surgery, work as a part of a healthcare team.
Put these in order: PA school, Undergraduate, PANCE/licensure, High School
Name 3 PA specialties covered in the presentation?
What is dermatology, emergency medicine, surgery, family medicine/primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, etc.
A student volunteers at a hospital but doesn't directly provide patient care. Is this HCE or PCE, and why?
What is HCE; healthcare exposure without direct patient responsibility.
A student wants to become a PA but loves psychology and doesn't want to major in biology. Can they still pursue PA school, and what matters instead?
What is yes; choose a major they enjoy and complete PA pre-requisites.