PA Basics
What is one primary responsibility of a PA?
-diagnose, treat illnesses, conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications under the supervision of a physician.
What standardized test is commonly required for PA school admission?
GRE or casper
True or False: PAs can only work in primary care.
false
Can PAs perform surgeries independently?
No
True or False: PAs can prescribe medications in all 50 states.
true
Name one prerequisite course often required for PA school.
A&P
Microbiology
etc
Name a specialty in which a PA can work.
ex: family med
True or False: PAs have to work under the supervision of a physician.
True
How many hours of clinical rotations are typically required in PA programs?
about 2000
How long does a typical PA program take to complete?
2-3 yrs
What specialty deals with the treatment of skin conditions?
Dermatology
What is one key difference between a PA and a nurse practitioner (NP)?
PAs can diagnose and prescribe medications, while RNs primarily provide patient care and support doctors with treatment but do not diagnose or prescribe independently?
What type of degree is typically required to become a PA?
masters
Which experience is often required for admission into PA school?
healthcare experience
shadowing
volunteering
In which specialty might a PA focus on managing diabetes and thyroid conditions?
Endocrinology
How does the ability to open an independent practice differ between PAs and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in some states?
NPs in many states can open their own independent practices, while PAs must work under a supervising physician and cannot open independent practices