Give yourself the competitive edge when applying to physician assistant school The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Physician Assistant School is a unique, step-by-step blueprint for succeeding at every stage of the PA application process. Written by Andrew Rodican, a former member of Yale University School of Medicine’s Admissions Committee, this is the best book available on how to maximize your chance of acceptance into the PA school of your choice. Completely updated to include coverage of the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice covers all the essentials – from selecting a program all the way through to acing the interview. Clear and candid, this book provides insights, information, and advice you won’t find anyplace else – but may well make the difference between the acceptance or rejection of your application. Make-or-break advice on: What PA programs look for in an applicant Setting goals Selecting a program Completing the application Writing a quality essay Impressing on the interview Getting financial aid Using the internet for PA school applications

This text is offered as a medical legal resource of the physician assistant profession. It is intended for use through all phases of the professional development of the physician assistant, from the high school student sorting through options in career choices, to physician assistant students, practicing physician assistants and supervisory physicians, or those who are considering practicing with a physician assistant. The history and development of the profession is reviewed, allowing an understanding of the role the physician assistant plays in the healthcare team approach to patient care. The scope of practice is defined, along with the key collaboration between the physician assistant and the supervising physician. Regulatory requirements are delineated by state, including basic requirements and maintenance of licensure and certification.

Entering its 6th edition, Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice is the only text that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA's role in clinical practice. It is designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, enabling students and practicing PAs to thrive in a rapidly changing health care system. - Teaches how to prepare for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as how to work with atypical patient populations such as homeless patients and patients with disabilities. - A succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. - Helps you master all the core competencies needed for certification or recertification. - Addresses all six Physician Assistant Competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. - Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and 134 updated case studies. - Features chapters for the 7 core clinical rotations and 5 common electives, with key guidance on how to prepare effectively and what to expect. - Provides updated health policy information, expanded information about international programs, cultural competencies, and pearls and pitfalls on working internationally as a PA. - Outlines the basic principles of Interprofessional Education – an important new trend in medical education nationally. - New chapters cover: Maximizing Your Education, Future of the Profession, Principles of PA Education, Managing Stress and Burnout, and many other topics. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, Ballweg's Physician Assistant, 7th Edition, helps you master all the core competencies needed for physician assistant certification, recertification, and clinical practice. It remains the only textbook that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA's role in clinical practice. Ideal for both students and practicing PAs, it features a succinct, bulleted writing style, convenient tables, practical case studies, and clinical application questions that enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. - Addresses all six physician assistant competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. - Includes five new chapters: What Is a Physician Assistant, and How Did We Get Here?, Effective Use of Technology for Patient-Centered Care, Success in the Clinical Year, Transitioning to Practice and Working in Teams, and Finding Your Niche. - Features an enhanced focus on content unique to the PA profession that is not readily found in other resources, more illustrations for today's visually oriented learners, a more consistent format throughout, and a new emphasis on the appropriate use of social media among healthcare professionals. - Provides updated content throughout to reflect the needs of the PA profession, including new content on self-care for the PA to help prevent burnout, suicide, and other hazards faced by healthcare professionals. - Guides students in preparation for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as working with special patient populations such as patients experiencing homelessness and patients with disabilities. - Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and more than 130 updated case studies. - Evolve Educator site with an image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

Prepare for every stage of your physician assistant career with Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice, 5th Edition - the one text that takes you from your PA coursework through clinical practice! Concise, easy to read, and highly visual, this all-in-one resource by Ruth Ballweg, Edward M. Sullivan, Darwin Brown, and Daniel Vetrosky delivers the current, practical guidance you need to know to succeed in any setting. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Master all the core competencies you need to know for certification or recertification. Navigate today's professional challenges with new chapters on NCCPA Specialty Recognition; Communication Issues; the Electronic Health Record; Patient Safety and Quality of Care; Population-Based Practice; and Physician Assistants and Supervision. Meet ARC-PA accreditation requirements with coverage of key topics such as Student Safety in Clinical Settings, Health Care Delivery Systems, Population-Based Practice, and Mass Casualties/Disasters. Keep up with the PA competencies that are endorsed by the AAPA, PAEA, NCCPA, and ARC-PA. Master key concepts and clinical applications thanks to a succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout. Retain what you’ve learned and easily visualize every aspect of clinical practice with a new full-color design and illustrations throughout. Explore global options with expanded coverage of physician assistants in international medicine.

Welcome to medical office professional careers! If you are interested in a career in the medical office professional field, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much money can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Do these career paths have a bright future? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers eight main areas of the medical office professionals field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Medical Records and Health Information Technologist Optometrist Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomist Sonographer Surgical Technologist

A quick-access guide to current drug recommendations with regular digital updates! Organized for speedy retrieval of vital information, this prescribing reference is designed for PAs and other advanced healthcare providers in all clinical practice settings. Available in print with ebook and regular digital updates, it guides practitioners involved in the primary care management of patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health problems in selecting appropriate pharmacology options and treatment regimens for over 500 diagnoses. Concise and easy to use, it is the only such resource organized by diagnosis, delivering drug choices alphabetically by generic name, with FDA pregnancy category, generic/over-the-counter forms, adult/pediatric dosing regimens, brand names, available dose forms, and additives. A helpful feature is the Comments interspersed throughout, offering such clinically useful information as laboratory values to monitor, patient teaching points, and safety information. Thirty appendices present information in table format, and an alphabetical cross-referenced index of drugs by generic and brand names, with FDA pregnancy category and controlled drug schedule, facilitates quick identification of drugs by alternate names and safety during pregnancy. KEY FEATURES: Presents information in concise format for speedy drug information retrieval Organized by diagnosis in a consistent format that lists drug choices alphabetically by generic name, FDA pregnancy category, availability of generic and trade name, adult/pediatric dosing, dose forms, and more Highlights clinically important information such as lab values to be monitored, patient education points, and safety information Offers 30 tables providing ready access to key drug classifications, FDA pregnancy categories, Schedule of Controlled Substances, and many others Presents brand-generic cross reference Includes free ebook and regular updates with purchase

The Preceptors Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a valuable guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their education and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice. This handbook encompasses the experiences and passion of four dedicated PA educators with more than 100 years of experience. This indispensable resource addresses current practice as well as future projections, and provides guidance for new styles of supervision in evolving healthcare systems and home care/ geriatrics. With coverage of issues including supervision in the team environment as well as individual practice, this resource will provide the physician and physician assistant with information and skills for becoming an excellent preceptor for students and an outstanding supervising clinician for graduate PAs.

Careers in medicine are among the highest-paying and most in-demand jobs. The field of women's health offers secure jobs at all levels from medical assistant to physician. This indispensable volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the field of women's health. It provides details on each job's activities and academic requirements. It includes tips on high school coursework, on-site training, college programs, and certifications for these positions. A hands-on reference, it also offers advice on locating and applying for jobs in this interesting and fulfilling field.

This guidebook is designed to be a one-stop resource for candidates preparing for the Postal PA/SA LDCE exam. Drawing inspiration and content directly from the India Post website, we aim to provide a detailed and accurate representation of the topics and information essential for success. Our primary focus is to empower you with the knowledge and skills required to excel in each section of the examination. Key Features: Comprehensive Coverage: Every aspect of the Postal PA/SA LDCE exam, as outlined on the India Post website, is covered in detail. From the syllabus to exam patterns, we leave no stone unturned. Practice Material: To enhance your preparation, the book includes a range of practice questions and mock tests, allowing you to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement. Exam Strategies: In addition to content knowledge, we provide valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate the examination effectively. How to Use this Book: Begin your journey by familiarizing yourself with the structure and content of the Postal PA/SA LDCE exam. Use the provided study materials, practice questions, and mock tests to reinforce your understanding. Consider this book as your trusted companion throughout your preparation.