How to Become an Army Physician Assistant
Becoming a U.S. Army Physician Assistant is an important part of the Army's Health Care Team which allows them meet the main roles in patient care. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities consist of prescribing medication, teaching other military medics, handling patient paperwork and files, and other responsibilities related to healthcare. The U.S. Army Physician Assistants receive the same honors, and recognition that the other servants in the military receive as they progress in their career.They also perform medical evaluations, order lab work to be done, radiographs, diagnose, write consults, treat acute and chronically illnesses, meet medical and traumatic emergencies.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
things you'll need:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) which contains date of birth and work experiences. Include the month and year. Copies of transcripts and diploma from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Phys.
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Contact your local Army Recruiter or Army Health Care Recruiter who will start your application by helping to collect information about yourself and obtain needed documents.
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Ensure you're over the age of 21 years but not older than 48 years old. There is a chance of age waivers for those with prior service in the military.
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Obtain at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or trade school.
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Must complete and be a graduate of an accredited training program by the (ARC-PA) which is known as the Accreditation Review Commission on Education within the Physician Assistant program.
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Receive current certification from the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
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Must complete a security investigation successfully.
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Pass the English Comprehension Level Test (ECLT) if English is a second language.
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Bring in the requested documents the Army Recruiter will request.
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Follow up with the Army Recruiter to find out the status of your application.
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Complete a re-certification exam for every six years of medical military service.
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Tips & Warnings
Physician Assistants must have the desire and patience to serve others. Physician Assistants must naturally be good bedside manners, emotionally stable, and are able to make decisions during emergencies. They have to continue to study and learn more throughout their career to keep up with the medical advances.
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