Officer Subspecialty
1893
Physician Assistant
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Physician's Assistants</strong> provide patient service as delegated by, and under the responsibility of, the physician supervisor. Take patient's history and records other pertinent data. Conduct screening types of routine and special examinations. Order laboratory studies and X-ray examinations as directed by the physician. Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries. Instructs patients in home care procedures.
Core Skills
- patient history taking
- physical examination
- diagnostic test ordering
- clinical diagnosis
- treatment planning
- prescription management
- patient education
- clinical documentation
- physician collaboration
Common Certifications
- Physician Assistant Certified
- State Licensed Physician Assistant
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Emergency Nurse
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- NURSING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
- Physician Assistant Certified
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Career Growth
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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