Physician Assistant Course
Physician assistant training focuses on training candidates to help physicians diagnose, treat, and provide preventive health care services. It is an opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge required to support physicians/surgeons in almost all specialities. Physician assistants collaborate with licensed physicians to provide medical care to the patient. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories and assist doctors with diagnosis, medical reconciliation and treatment. Specific duties depend on the setting and speciality area of the physician, and they are responsible for performing tasks and procedures under the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional. The physician assistant is a patient-focused role and requires strong interpersonal skills. This course includes 150 hours of training, and more clinical rotations, providing the physician assistant with the applied experience needed to work in various clinical and medical settings.
Course Design
Curriculum units:
Training part 1 (Theory) : 3 months
Training part 2 (Internship) : 3 months (1-month general posting and 2 months in speciality)
Assessment:
Theory (100 objective questions)
Practical (4 stations, 25 marks each)
Logbook maintenance
Subjects of study:
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diets, Microbiology, Psychology, Clinical Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Community and public health, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Health care ethics and Medical terminologies.
Skills and competence :
Communication skill
Documentation
Peripheral vascular access
Basic computer skills
Medical equipment use
Diet calculation
Medication reconciliation
Course highlights
Training duration: 6 months
Eligibility: Pharm D, Bsc Nursing or BDS
Admission process: Interview Based
Job position: Physician Assistant
Fee structure and stipend details
Course fee: 20,000/-
Stipend: 10,000/month
Contact details
Ms Vismaya: +91 8848581040