Master The Physician Assistant

Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam is a comprehensive guide that offers essential test-prep and review materials for those seeking to advance their physician assistant careers. Readers will find the information they need to know about what physician assistants do, the steps to becoming a physician assistant, and preparation and practice on the seven topics of PANCE. The guide includes: 3 comprehensive practice tests, each with 360 questions and detailed answer explanations to help boost your test-prep efforts Overview of questions types that will appear on the PANCE A look at the steps to becoming a physician assistant, with information about applying for a job, receiving a job offer, and exploring opportunities for advancement Helpful information on the physician assistant career, including education and experience requirements, duties and tasks, code of conduct, and more

Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam offers essential test-prep and review materials for those seeking to advance their physician assistant careers. Readers will find the information they need to know about what physician assistants do, the steps to becoming a physician assistant, and preparation and practice on the seven topics of PANCE. Inside you'll find: 3 comprehensive practice tests, each with 360 questions and detailed answer explanations to help boost your test-prep efforts Overview of questions types that will appear on the PANCE A look at the steps to becoming a physician assistant, with information about applying for a job, receiving a job offer, and exploring opportunities for advancement Helpful information on the physician assistant career, including education and experience requirements, duties and tasks, code of conduct, and more

Prepare for every stage of your physician assistant career with Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice, 5th Edition - the one text that takes you from your PA coursework through clinical practice! Concise, easy to read, and highly visual, this all-in-one resource by Ruth Ballweg, Edward M. Sullivan, Darwin Brown, and Daniel Vetrosky delivers the current, practical guidance you need to know to succeed in any setting. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Master all the core competencies you need to know for certification or recertification. Navigate today's professional challenges with new chapters on NCCPA Specialty Recognition; Communication Issues; the Electronic Health Record; Patient Safety and Quality of Care; Population-Based Practice; and Physician Assistants and Supervision. Meet ARC-PA accreditation requirements with coverage of key topics such as Student Safety in Clinical Settings, Health Care Delivery Systems, Population-Based Practice, and Mass Casualties/Disasters. Keep up with the PA competencies that are endorsed by the AAPA, PAEA, NCCPA, and ARC-PA. Master key concepts and clinical applications thanks to a succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout. Retain what you’ve learned and easily visualize every aspect of clinical practice with a new full-color design and illustrations throughout. Explore global options with expanded coverage of physician assistants in international medicine.

Explore the past, present, and future of PA practice. The authors, noted educators, researchers, and practitioners, draw on extensive research to trace the evolution of the PA’s roles and responsibilities in the delivery of health care services. Their presentation of historical content balanced with discussions of the ethical, educational, legislative, and economic forces that are shaping that the profession makes this a contemporary classroom tool for PA’s learning their field and their roles.

Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) contains essential exam review and helps build those test-taking skills needed for physician assistants to score high, recertify, and continue on in their careers. Peterson's brand new guide offers crucial test-prep strategies and exam review for physician assistants looking to maintain or regain their certification by taking the PANRE. This essential guide features hundreds of practice questions-with detailed answer explanations-covering anatomy/physiology, bleeding disorders, CDC prevention isolation guidelines, dementia, HIV and AIDS, immune system, liver function, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, multiple sclerosis, obstetrics/gynecology, pharmacology, and surgical terminology. 3 complete practice tests with valuable test-taking tips Exploration of PANRE's new Practice-Focused Component with explanations of the three specialized areas: Adult Medicine, Primary Care, and Surgery Essential information on Certification Programs and Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours Thorough description of PANRE structure and format, including details on exam eligibility and the application process Expert strategies and skill-building exercises for scoring high on exam day

Entering its 6th edition, Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice is the only text that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA’s role in clinical practice. It is designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, enabling students and practicing PAs to thrive in a rapidly changing health care system. Teaches how to prepare for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as how to work with atypical patient populations such as homeless patients and patients with disabilities. A succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. Helps you master all the core competencies needed for certification or recertification. Addresses all six Physician Assistant Competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and 134 updated case studies. Features chapters for the 7 core clinical rotations and 5 common electives, with key guidance on how to prepare effectively and what to expect. Provides updated health policy information, expanded information about international programs, cultural competencies, and pearls and pitfalls on working internationally as a PA. Outlines the basic principles of Interprofessional Education – an important new trend in medical education nationally. New chapters cover: Maximizing Your Education, Future of the Profession, Principles of PA Education, Managing Stress and Burnout, and many other topics.

Designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, Ballweg's Physician Assistant, 7th Edition, helps you master all the core competencies needed for physician assistant certification, recertification, and clinical practice. It remains the only textbook that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA’s role in clinical practice. Ideal for both students and practicing PAs, it features a succinct, bulleted writing style, convenient tables, practical case studies, and clinical application questions that enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. Addresses all six physician assistant competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. Includes five new chapters: What Is a Physician Assistant, and How Did We Get Here?, Effective Use of Technology for Patient-Centered Care, Success in the Clinical Year, Transitioning to Practice and Working in Teams, and Finding Your Niche. Features an enhanced focus on content unique to the PA profession that is not readily found in other resources, more illustrations for today’s visually oriented learners, a more consistent format throughout, and a new emphasis on the appropriate use of social media among healthcare professionals. Provides updated content throughout to reflect the needs of the PA profession, including new content on self-care for the PA to help prevent burnout, suicide, and other hazards faced by healthcare professionals. Guides students in preparation for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as working with special patient populations such as patients experiencing homelessness and patients with disabilities. Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and more than 130 updated case studies. Evolve Educator site with an image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.