Physician Assistant Organizations & Associations
Group
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Website
www.aapa.org
Mission and objectives
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the only national professional association that represents all PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the armed forces, and the federal services. AAPA provides comprehensive support and advocacy for physician assistants so that they may, in turn, provide patients with increased access to quality, cost-effective health care.
Group
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Website
www.nccpa.net
Mission and objectives
NCCPA is the only credentialing organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, NCCPA is dedicated to assuring the public that certified physician assistants meet established standards of knowledge and clinical skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers.
Career Resources
Physician Assistant Career Profile
Physician assistants often act as stand-alone care providers in their own right, and perform many duties traditionally reserved for doctors. Although responsibilities vary depending on the state and the particular facility, physician assistants-either on their own or under the supervision of a licensed doctor-engage in a whole host of health care activities. Read more . . .
Degree Program and Information for a Physician Assistant Career
Physician’s Assistant’s usually complete Bachelor’s programs in disciplines related to healthcare, especially in the biological sciences. However, some programs will admit students with two years of college coursework, and grant a Bachelor’s degree as part of the training. Far more common, however, is for program graduates to enter with a Bachelor’s degree and graduate with a Master’s degree. Read more . . .
Professional Resources
DrugWatch
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
