Keiser University's Graduate School is pleased to announce its new Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant (P. A.) program. The university has been awarded provisional accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Provisional accreditation is the status awarded to new programs that meet the rigorous standards established by the ARC-PA. This program is an intense study of patient care, theory, science and practice, combining didactic, laboratory and clinical study and experience.
"Keiser University has a proven history of meeting the workforce demands of our state and local employers," stated Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor for Community Relations and Student Advancement. The access and affordability of quality healthcare in our nation is of the utmost concern for all Americans and it is our privilege to educate the future physician's assistants that will be part of the solution to some of the challenges facing our current system," she added.
According to the Department of Labor the employment opportunities are expected to grow for physician assistants by 27 percent through 2016.
The first year is an intense study of basic sciences and clinically related didactic course work. The clinical year provides students with experience in emergency medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, family medicine, internal medicine, long term care and one elective.
"Students will come from a health care background, seeking positions as members of a health care team practicing medicine under the supervision of a physician in a variety of settings," stated Dr. Helen Martin, Program Director.
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