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Parul Thapa

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In India, the annual fees for a Physician Assistant (PA) course generally range from INR 50,000 to INR 1,50,000, depending on the institution.Private institutions may charge higher fees compared to government colleges.

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The following colleges offer Diploma and Certificate in Physician Assistant courses:Physician Assistant CollegesPhysician Assistant Course FeesSumandeep Vidyapeeth47.5 KMaharajas Institute of Medical Science 50 KPondicherry University Community College12.5 KKingston College of Science90 KDr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences3.04 KThe National Institute of Hotel Management60 K

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Physician Assistants in India generally earn varying salaries based on their specialization, experience, and the sector they work in. Physicians, including specialists and general practitioners, tend to earn higher salaries compared to other healthcare professionals. Candidates can check the level-wise salary of a Physician Assistant in India.Entry-Level: INR 2 - 3 LPAMid-Level: INR 3 - 4.5 LPASenior-Level:  INR 4 - 5 LPA

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For a variety of reasons, a physical therapist may wish to progress to the position of physician assistant. To become a physician assistant, a physical therapist must either fulfil or complete the prerequisites and higher education criteria required to apply to a physician assistant programme.They will need to become qualified as a physician assistant after completing a two-year physician assistant programme.

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It can be slightly tough to become a physician assistant in a specialised course.Advanced training is frequently required to specialise in a specific subject. In order to practise in a speciality or sub-speciality, Physician Assistants must typically undergo a fellowship or residency. Additional training requirements, certifications, roles, and responsibilities, as well as factors such as pay, differ by speciality field.

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Because Physician Assistant have the chance to succeed in practically any specialist field of medicine, the roles, specialisations, and sub-specialities of physician assistants are diverse. Throughout their careers, Physician Assistants can choose to specialise in one or more areas. The versatility of the Physician Assistant function is a significant asset. Some of the more prevalent specialities are:AnaesthesiaAnaesthesiaAnaesthesiaEmergency medicineENT/OtolaryngologyFamily medicineGeneral practiceInternal medicineNeurologyObstetrics and gynaecology (OB/GYN)AnaesthesiaPaediatricsSurgery

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A Physical Assistant's position is frequently confused with that of a nurse practitioner. While they perform the same function, their training and specialisation options are vastly different. A Physical Assistant receives general medicine training and is educated in a disease-centred curriculum approach similar to that of a medical student. They can also specialise in a variety of fields after receiving their degree.Nurse practitioners, on the other hand, are trained in advanced nursing roles using a patient-centred education and practice model. In addition, before beginning their graduate programme, they usually choose a primary speci
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No, while Physician Assistants collaborate with a supervising physician, this does not imply that they are directly supervised by a physician.Most work on their own, under the confines of a state-defined scope of practice. For example, each state has its own set of rules and regulations governing the types of medications that a Physician Assistants may prescribe. Anything not on that list necessitates extra consultation with a physician.

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A Physician Assistant's particular responsibilities are established by their supervising physician and state law, however, they perform many of the same functions as a primary care physician. They work in all 50 states and in a wide range of clinical settings and specialities.A Physician Assistant's functions and responsibilities on a normal day include:Making rounds and examining patientsIllness diagnosisProviding assistance during surgeryOrdering and interpreting laboratory and X-ray testsMedication prescriptionsCreating and implementing treatment plansrecommending preventative care and healthy lifestyle options to people

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Many physician assistants work full-time and work more than 40 hours each week. As a physician, you may be required to work odd hours, such as at night, on weekends, and even on holidays. Your company may also ask you to work on call, which means you must respond to work requests at any time.

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