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1
Q

Why is the PA training so compact?

A

To reduce redundancy and maintain practicality

2
Q

What is the PA focus?

A

primary care

3
Q

What are the academic degrees for PAs?

A

Certificate

Bachelors

Master

4
Q

Is there a uniform entry degree for the PA program?

A

No

5
Q

What are the primary social forces for the PA practice?

A

Rural/urban areas

Primary care

6
Q

What are some of the PA legislative bodies?

A

ARC-PA

NCCPA

NYSSPA

7
Q

What is the basic requirement to be a practicing PA?

A

graduate from accredited program

pass PANCE

recert every 10 years (for those graduating after 2014; otherwise every 6 years)

8
Q

Can PA’s practice outside their scope of practice?

A

NO

- They need to practice within their supervising MD’s scope of practice

9
Q

Does the supervising MD need to be on premises when a PA practices?

A

NO, but needs to be available/reachable.

10
Q

Can PAs work in neonatal care?

A

Yes

11
Q

Should patients be notified by the PA that they are a PA and not an MD?

A

Yes

12
Q

Does the supervising MD need to review the PA’s charts regularly?

A

Yes

13
Q

Does the MD need to familiarize the PA with their methods?

A

Yes