Physician assistant as a career

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Hello, I am really interested in a career as a physician assisstant. Before i can get into a pa program i must have clinical experiece, what would you recommend in getting that experiece? Some i have thought of are medical assistant and an EMT-basic. Is medical assistant worth it, what about an Emt? if not what would u recommend? There is a 3month prgram for both that i have found in my area. Is that worth it? How are the job outlooks? is it easy finding a job? Also which career is better a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner? which one takes longer? which one is easier and more likely to find a job in? I am really confused and don't have any idea of what to do. I live in California so i would prefer programs in that state.Please help me.

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Specializes in ED, Flight.

I suggest you ask these guys about becoming a PA: http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/forums/

PA is quite a different career path from nursing.

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I suggest you ask these guys about becoming a PA: http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/forums/

PA is quite a different career path from nursing.

Thank you for providing the direction. I would caution the OP to read the FAQ and do a search as this question has been asked a number of times before.

David Carpenter, PA-C

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Specializes in Cardiology PAC.

thanks for the link!

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