B.Sc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
About the Course
B.Sc. in Physician Assistant is a 4-year undergraduate program in the field of allied health sciences. It trains students to work under the supervision of doctors and surgeons to provide patient care, conduct clinical procedures, and assist in diagnosis and treatment. Physician Assistants (PAs) act as a bridge between patients and physicians, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery.
Course Objectives
1.Train students in patient care and clinical procedures.
2.Develop the ability to diagnose and treat under a physician's supervision.
3.Prepare students to handle routine and emergency medical conditions.
4.Enable graduates to assist in surgery, ward rounds, and patient documentation.
Core Curriculum and Subjects
1.Human Anatomy
2.Human Physiology
3.Biochemistry
4.Fundamentals of Medicine
5.Medical Ethics and Communication
6.Introduction to Patient Care
7.Pathology and Microbiology
8.Pharmacology
9.Clinical Medicine
10.Diagnostic Techniques
11.Basics of Surgery
12.Behavioral Sciences
13.Emergency Medicine and First Aid
14.Internal Medicine
15.Pediatrics
16.Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynecology
17.Clinical Decision-Making
18.Radiology and Imaging Techniques
Fourth Year (Internship)
Clinical rotation in departments such as:
1.General Medicine
2.Surgery
3.Pediatrics
4.Obstetrics & Gynecology
5.ICU/Emergency
6.Orthopedics
7.Cardiology
Roles and Responsibilities of a Physician Assistant
A Physician Assistant works in collaboration with physicians and has a wide range of clinical responsibilities:
1.Take medical histories and perform physical exams
2.Diagnose and treat common illnesses
3.Assist in surgeries and medical procedures
4.Perform and interpret diagnostic tests
5.Prescribe medications (in some regions or under supervision)
6.Provide patient education and counseling
7.Conduct follow-up care
8.Support in emergency rooms and ICUs
Skills Developed
1.Clinical decision-making
2.Diagnostic reasoning
3.Patient communication
4.Emergency response skills (e.g., CPR, trauma care)
5.Knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics
6.Surgical assistance techniques
7.Interpersonal and ethical practice
