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Pre-Physician Associate / Assistant Studies (Certificate)

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

Degrees & Offerings
  • Certificate
Location
  • Bloomsburg
  • Lock Haven
  • Mansfield
Department
College
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Courses and Curriculum

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  Certificate Progress: Enrolled students can review program requirements and track progress toward certificate completion using the university’s degree audit and advising tool, Degree Works.

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

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