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Physician Assistants (PAs)are supervised a licensed Physician (doctor)  to help with the care of patients. This could include reading x-rays, doing physicals and prescribe medications.They can also stitch up a cut or put on a cast.

 

PAs can specialist like a physician and work in hospitals, clinics, and other health agencies.

 

In some medical offices, Physician Assistants order the medical supplies and equipment.

 

Prepare for this career by taking math classes, communication skills, and biology.

 

 

Suggested Reading

1. Physicians’ Assistants and Nurses: New Opportunities in the 21st Century Health System, Cordelia Strange.  2002. Grade Level: 7-12

2. In Their Shoes: Extraordinary Women Describe Their Amazing Careers, Deborah Reber.  2007. Grade Level: 7-12

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Additional Career Links 

1. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physician Assistant

2. What is a Physician Assistant?

3. What makes the difference between a doctor and a physician assistant?

4. American Academy of Physician  Assistants (AAPA)

5. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

6. Physician Assistant Education Association

7. Physician Assistant Career Background

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