Pa

Front 1

What is a PA?

Back 1

A physician assistant is a mid-level medical provider who has completed two years of schooling in a graduate program, and has passed a national exam and earned their state licensure. PAs can see their own patients, prescribe medication, and perform procedures, and must have a physician who supervises them.

Front 2

What is the difference between a PA and an NP?

Back 2

PAs and NPs are both mid-level providers and are able to do many of the same things. NPs do not require a supervising physician, unless mandated by their state. PAs are able to switch between specialties easier. NPs must be RNs/ BSNs before becoming an NP, and PAs are required to have medical experience, but it does not need to be in a certain category.

Front 3

Do you know of any national or state regulations?

Back 3

State: PAs may not suture any major lacerations extending into the muscle fascia, and may not reduce a fracture unless assisting in surgery.

PAs may prescribe only schedule II-V drugs, and their prescription must clearly state PA-c on it.

PA/Dr must notify the board within 30 days of the dr terminating his supervision.