Is BSc physician assistant a doctor?

No PA is not licensed practitioner and they have no any right to prescription for patients. But they can assist doctors in various way like in surgery, Emergency medicine, orthopaedics, General healthcare.

BSc Physician Assistant : Course Details, Eligibility and Admission

BSc Physician Assistant: Programme Overview

The BSc Physician Assistant is a 3 - year undergraduate course offered by the School of Allied Health Sciences. Students of Physician Assistant course are trained to tender emergency healthcare services including relevant medical specialisations. Physician Assistants are responsible for assisting doctors on the job, patient examination, initial examination, medicine prescription, and helping with treatment and diagnosis and suggesting lifestyle changes. They maintain patient records and convey necessary insurance documents to the companies.
Students at Brainware will have hands-on training under the guidance of experienced healthcare experts and doctors, followed by pre-placement training and advanced placement support.

BSc Physician Assistant : Syllabus (Outline)

The BSc Physician Assistant syllabus will cover the following scope of learning:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology and Pathology
Pharmacology
Basic Anesthesia
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgical Disorders
Fundamental of Radiology and Imaging Technology
Basic Intensive care
Perfusion Technology
Patient Safety and Quality Management

BSc Physician Assistant: Learning Features

Among the top private universities in West Bengal offering BSc Physician Assistant programmes, Brainware offers a global standard learning experience at a very reasonable course fee.

State-of-the-art infrastructure with laboratories for advanced research
Masterclasses and mentoring by top healthcare professionals
Hands-on training at hospitals and internship
Intensive pre-placement training from day one
360-degee placement training and assistance

FAQ

What is the job role of Physician Assistants?

Physician assistants work in primary health care. They are considered to be the trusted bridge between patients and doctors. As a primary care provider, physician assistant job duties are under the supervision of the physician.

I want to pursue Physician Assistant. What are the eligibility criteria and from where should I pursue this programme?

To pursue Physician Assistant, you need to score 55% marks or equivalent grade in '10+2' examination with individual pass marks in both theory and practical in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. The upper age limit is 40. Brainware University offers BSc in Physician Assistant with 100% placement assistance.

Is a BSc Physician Assistant a doctor?

No PA is not a licensed practitioner and they have no right to prescribe the patients. But they can assist doctors in various ways like in surgery, emergency medicines, orthopaedics, general healthcare.

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BSc Physician Assistant: Programmes, Duration, Fees and Eligibility Criteria

Programmes	Duration	Fees(INR)	Eligibility Criteria
BSc in Physician Assistant	3 Years + 1 year Internship	3,57,200	55% marks or equivalent grade in '10+2' examination with individual pass marks in both theory and practical in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and upper age limit is 40 as on 31st December, year of admission

BSc Physician Assistant : Career Options

In becoming a Physician Assistant, one can pursue the following career scopes:

Offices of physicians
Private hospitals
Outpatient care centers
Works in intensive care unit
Works in surgical department
Educational services; state, local, and private
Works in accreditation body of hospital regulation
Product consultant for MNCs for medical devices

BSc in Physician Assistant: Admission Procedure

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