The designation Canadian Certified Physician Assistant or CCPA means that the person who holds the title has met the defined course of study and has undergone testing by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC). The PACCC is an… Read more »
What formal education do Physician Assistants have?
August 5th, 2014Accredited PA education programs are available in Canada and in the United States. There are currently four accredited PA education programs in Canada. These programs are accredited through the Canadian Medical Association Conjoint Accreditation process. The accredited programs are: the… Read more »
What is the working relationship between a physician and a physician assistant?
August 5th, 2014The relationship between a PA and the supervising physician is one of mutual trust and respect. The physician assistant is a representative of the physician, treating the patient in the style and manner developed and directed by the supervising physician…. Read more »
What will Physician Assistants mean for patients?
August 5th, 2014The PA role is designed to provide Canadians with improved access to appropriate health care providers, with the goal of improved patient satisfaction and patient care. Importantly, the literature demonstrates that PAs are effective providers when measured against patient safety,… Read more »
What’s the difference between a PA and a physician?
August 5th, 2014Physician assistants are educated in the medical model; in some schools they attend many of the same classes as medical students. One of the main differences between PA education and physician education is not the core content of the curriculum,… Read more »