Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. Their training prepares them to do many medical tasks.
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- Physician Assistants
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What do they typically do
- Give treatment, like setting broken bones and giving vaccinations
- Review patients' medical histories
- Research the latest treatments to ensure the quality of patient care
- Diagnose a patient's injury or illness
- Record a patient's progress
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays or blood tests
- Prescribe medicine when needed
- Conduct physical exams to check patients' health
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- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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