PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT
Academics Division Associate in Science Degree Dean of Academics, Dr. Stephanie Joiner, 792-9238, [email protected] Doctors and physician assistants (PAs) are both responsible for patient care, but physician assistants are classed as medical support professionals. This means their work must be supervised by a doctor, although in the case of PAs, this does not mean doctors are hovering at all times. Physician assistants may examine patients, diagnose illnesses and even create treatment plans, although these may require a doctor’s approval.