Physician Assistant
School of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Center · (570) 327-4779
The Physician Assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology is a 24-month bachelor of science degree program which provides opportunities for both Penn College graduates and transfer students. The Physician Assistant program has been in existence since 1996 and has been accredited by ARC-PA since its inception.
The program is housed within the Physician Assistant Center. This building was built for the program's needs in 1996 and houses dedicated physician assistant facilities. Classroom and laboratory areas are spacious and include state-of-the-art educational technology.
What are Physician Assistants?
Physician Assistants are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Physician Assistants are qualified by graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program and/or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Within the Physician/PA relationship, Physician Assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making, and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The clinical role of Physician Assistants includes primary and specialty care in medical, emergency and surgical practice settings.
Physician Assistant practice is centered on patient care and may include educational, research and administrative activities. The Physician Assistant national organization is the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). The state organization for Physician Assistants is the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA).
Penn College Physician Assistant Program Staff
The Physician Assistant Program has a Program Staff of 18. The faculty have a variety of specialty backgrounds, the average faculty member at Penn College has over ten years of clinical experience. In addition, the program utilizes the expertise of local physicians, physician assistants, pharmacologists and other health care providers throughout the curriculum. The Penn College program currently accepts a class size limited to 30.
Physician Assistant News
College Presents Teaching Awards to Three Faculty Members
May 2009
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Christine M. Kessler named Master Teacher
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'Springle Run' to Benefit Penn College Physician Assistant Club
February 2009
'Jingle Walk/Run' Honors Program Founder, Boosts Scholarship Fund
December 2008
'Jingle all the way'
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'Jingle Walk/Run' to Benefit Physician Assistant Scholarship
December 2008
Students to Assist at Free Flu-Shot Clinics in Lycoming County
November 2008