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Pre-Physician Associate / Assistant Studies (Certificate)

Our Pre-Physician Associate / Assistant Studies Certificate program helps prepare students for the rigorous coursework and clinical requirements of a Physician Assistant (PA) program.

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Courses and Curriculum

Contact department or program faculty for information.

Student Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply science and social science competencies

Program Outcome

  • Use the conventions required by the application service(s) to submit application materials

Program Faculty

Toni Bell

Toni Trumbo Bell

  • Chair, Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences / Professor of Biochemistry
  • Bloomsburg

Applying to This Program

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