Hi. I’m an incoming college freshman, and I’d like to get started after I graduate high school.
Although I couldn’t find the forum for physician assistant, I still think this is relevant.
I tried searching up programs near me, but the Google reviews were obviously fake (as people with negative reviews also pointed out).
I need to find somewhere credible, but I have no idea where.
Any ideas?
Thank you
For Phlebotomy training programs, check your state department of health website for certified programs.
Also check your local community college. Many offer MA and phlebotomy training.
For PA programs, you apply to a university that has a program.
https://www.physicianassistantedu.org/accredited-physician-assistant-programs/
Us news has a PA school ranking
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/physician-assistant-rankings
Medical assistant is very different than Physician assistant so based on OP’s original post, they are looking for a Medical Assistant programs in the title but also stated Physician Assistant. OP needs to come back and clarify since MA/Phlebotomy programs do not require a 4 year degree.
I think the OP is looking for a med assistant or phleb training program because he/she wants to get started on accruing the several hundred of required paid patient contact hours required to apply for PA school.
This makes sense ^^^. Thank you.
Yes, sorry for the confusion!! I should’ve clarified; as @WayOutWestMom said, I need a program to accumulate hours.
Thanks for the help everyone. I didn’t know colleges had such programs so I did some research and found a few.