Masters' degrees in nursing. They work under the direction of your physician. Your doctor or another physician is always available to discuss any concerns regarding your health. Physician Assistants PAs are licensed health professionals who practice medicine with physician supervision. Like ARNPs, PAs take medical histories, perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illness, order and interpret laboratory tests, and prescribe medication.
PAs work closely as a team with their supervising physician.
They are educated to recognize when patients need the attention of a physician or another specialist. Physician Assistant education is modeled after physician education, however, it is shorter. The typical PA program is 108 weeks. The first year includes classroom and laboratory instruction in the medical sciences. The second year involves structured clinical rotations, providing direct patient contact.