Physician Assistant - Quinnipiac University

Physician Assistant from Quinnipiac University is a Campus Master Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Fully licensed by the state of Connecticut, Quinnipiac\\\'s Physician Assistant Program leads to an MHS degree and provides the clinical and academic preparation needed for the diverse responsibilities undertaken by physician assistants. Quinnipiac is a member of the Association of Physician Assistant Programs and accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). The program is ranked 14 out of 138 programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report. In hospitals, private practices, clinics and health maintenance organizations, physician assistants take patient histories, perform routine diagnostic studies, assist in emergency medicine, monitor patient progress and manage therapeutic plans ? all under the supervision of a physician. In recent years, the role and importance of the physician assistant have grown dramatically, and qualified PAs are among the most sought-after professionals in health care. Quinnipiac\\\'s 27-month program provides intensive course work in biology and the applied sciences and involves students in an extensive network of fieldwork experiences ? including in hospitals, medical centers, extended-care facilities and nursing homes. Our students learn and practice their skills in the new 180,000-square-foot School of Health Sciences building on our North Haven Campus, which opened in Fall 2009. With $3.5 million in cutting-edge equipment, the facility features 24 teaching laboratories, including an orthopedics lab, a rehabilitative sciences lab, a clinical skills lab, an intensive care unit, a health assessment lab, a physical exam suite, a physical diagnostics lab, a motion analysis lab and other special amenities that set it apart from other universities offering health sciences programs. View more details on Quinnipiac University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.