Required is a vast amount of skills, in order for one to communicate with patients better and as clear and respectful as possible. Considering this job requires being social and working with patients for their needs, to excel on the job it would be helpful to have exceptional communication skills. Social, investigative and realistic interests will also aid in striving to be the best in this field. PA 's work under the direct supervision of a doctor. The current way that PA 's can develop their skills are through research, teaching and training. To become first assistants in surgery and running outpatient clinics and post-surgical follow ups, they must spend time proving themselves worthy. Tasks they perform include medical history taking, interpreting EKG and puncture/blood draws, among others. Only some PA’s can legally prescribe medicine, or controlled substances. Each of the 50 states has different laws regarding the prescription of medications by mid-level practitioners within that particular State through the Drug Enforcement
Required is a vast amount of skills, in order for one to communicate with patients better and as clear and respectful as possible. Considering this job requires being social and working with patients for their needs, to excel on the job it would be helpful to have exceptional communication skills. Social, investigative and realistic interests will also aid in striving to be the best in this field. PA 's work under the direct supervision of a doctor. The current way that PA 's can develop their skills are through research, teaching and training. To become first assistants in surgery and running outpatient clinics and post-surgical follow ups, they must spend time proving themselves worthy. Tasks they perform include medical history taking, interpreting EKG and puncture/blood draws, among others. Only some PA’s can legally prescribe medicine, or controlled substances. Each of the 50 states has different laws regarding the prescription of medications by mid-level practitioners within that particular State through the Drug Enforcement