physicians assistant

hypodermic

an injection under the skin

work areas of a physician assistant

work in areas like primary care pediatrics, emergency medicine and psychiatry

Diagnostic Tests

laboratory tests that assist in the diagnosis of a specific disease

earnings of a physician assistant

median annual earnings of wage and salary PAs were $95,820

EKG

(electrocardiogram) instrument used in measuring the electrical potential during a heartbeat

median age of certified PAs

38

are PAs allowed to prescribe medicines every where

PAs prescribe medications in all states

Physician Assistant (PA)

Works under the supervision of physicians; takes medical histories, performs physical exams, orders basic tests, makes preliminary diagnosis, treats minor injuries, prescribes treatments.

4 physicians assistants work areas

a physician's office, hospitals, outpatient care center, and surgical outpatient care

blood pressure cuffs

a tool used to measure your blood pressure

around how many PAs practice in primary care

nearly 1/3 of PAs practice in primary care