<p>What do physican assistant programs require.. In addition they say they want health care experience but Im wondeirng how will i obtain that if im applying to the program right after graduating from college. Also do physcian assistnat get paid comfortably</p>
<p>Look up physician assistant programs. Most require a bachelors degree: including anatomy, biology, microbiology, statistics, psychology/sociology… The schools list what you need to take. Volunteer at a hospital. Occupational Outlook Handbook for your money question.</p>
<p>Salaries vary by region, but in 20101, the median pay was $41.90/hour or ~$86,600/year</p>
<p>[Physician</a> Assistants : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Physician-assistants.htm]Physician”>http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Physician-assistants.htm)</p>
<p>Pre-PA requirements vary by program. Consult the websites of any specific programs you’re interested in. But generally, pre-req include: biology, gen chem, micro, anatomy & physiology, micro, stats, psych, plus 30 combined credits in bio, chem, physics beyond the pre-reqs.</p>
<p>Coursework in biochem, ochem, genetics and other upper level human bio strongly recommended.</p>
<p>A list of accredited PA program here:</p>
<p>[Physician</a> Assistant Programs](<a href=“Home | PAEA”>Home | PAEA)</p>
<p>Many programs require a minimum of 1 year (~2000 hours) of direct hands-on patient care experience. Working as EMT or CNA (part time during the school year and full time during summers) are common ways of gaining this experience.</p>