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