Physician Assistant - Pace University - New York

Physician Assistant from Pace University - New York is a Campus Master Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The physician assistant (PA) field is growing rapidly, and PAs are now considered vital to any health care team. Physician assistants are health care professionals who practice medicine with the supervision of licensed physicians , providing patients with services ranging from primary care to very specialized surgical care. Physician assistants obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, diagnose illness and develop treatment strategies, order and interpret lab tests, counsel patients on preventative health, perform various medical procedures, assist in surgical operations, and in most states can write prescriptions. Our accredited program is offered jointly with Manhattan???s Lenox Hill Hospital, giving you the chance to provide real-life patient care under the supervision of a physician . Program course offerings, laboratory experiences and clerkships comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Education and the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The Pace University-Lenox Hill Physician Assistant Program is fully accredited by ARC-PA and is a member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Only graduates of an accredited program are eligible for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) prepared by and administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in conjunction with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). As part of the licensing process in most states, including New York, the successful completion of an accredited program as well as passage of the PANCE are required to practice. Specific information regarding the licensing process can be obtained by contacting the licensing authority in the state in which you intend to practice. Our five-year aggregate pass rate for first-time takers on the National Physician Assistant Certification Examination (PANCE) is 94 percent, in comparison to the national five-year aggregate rate of 92 percent. View more details on Pace University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.