PA A.S. Degree V.s. RN A.S. Degree

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Hi guys

I just read through MDC's site, and they have a PA program that gives you an A.S. degree like the RN Generic??

I thought that PA programs were Masters degree programs.... what is up with this?

I have worked in doctor's offices for over 5yrs and all the PAs I know went to PA school after doing a BS in science. I find it unbelievable that a person cold practice as a PA with the same pre-req requirements as RNs. The program sheet is the same.. I guess my question is, does anyone know if this possible.. that a PA with an A.S can diagnose patients and make the same as a PA with a MS?:nono:

I mean if this is true, then why even go into the nursing program and come out making 23/hr (if your lucky) when you could make over 79,000k a yr as a PA for the same amount of time ? :down:

This makes no sense :uhoh3:, my doctor would never hire a PA with an AS, and Memorial Regional requires all PAs have a MS.

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there was a thread a few weeks ago on this. i balked at the notion that there was a a.a.s. pa program. but someone posted a link to a program in california. here it is:http://www.sjvc.edu/programs/programs.php?programid=26 note the requirements are 60 previous credit hours and preference is given to those with prior health care experience. i'm unsure about certification and licensure requirements among the different states, however i imagine a pa with an associates would'nt be the most competitive job applicant. eta - i work with 22 pa's they all have masters degrees.

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P.A.s can take certificate coruses, A.A. programs, B.A. programs or Master's programs. The trend is that all PA program will all be Master's degrees.

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