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VA Establishes Path to Potentially Adopt Full Practice Authority for PAs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an interim final rule that could serve as a step towards authorizing PAs working at the VA to be granted full practice authority. The rule confirms the VA’s authority to establish national standards of practice.

November 16, 2020

PA Dedicated to Helping Survivors of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking

Ten years ago, Shantae Rodriguez, PA-C, encountered her first victim of sexual assault. She has since devoted her PA career and her volunteer medical trips to helping survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. Now, she implores more PAs to get involved.

November 13, 2020

5 Tips for Better Patient Nutrition Counseling

PAs are in a unique position to be leaders in nutrition management on behalf of their patients. Addressing nutrition in sensitive ways can have a significant impact on patients’ health. Here are five tips for PAs as they counsel patients on nutrition.

November 13, 2020

William Eisenhart turns away from a cloud of dust during fast roping evolutions for a basic tactical training class

Servicemember Called to the PA Profession: William Eisenhart

William Eisenhart, PA-S, had his master’s degree and a comfortable job. But on Sept. 11, 2001, he felt compelled to enlist in the military. Now, inspired by the professional medics he served with, he is enrolled in PA school and juggling his many commitments.

November 10, 2020

Refresh Your Knowledge and Patient Management of Epilepsy

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and it offers a good opportunity for a refresher on recognizing seizures and safely helping patients by learning Seizure First Aid. AAPA provides educational outreach opportunities including the Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training with the Epilepsy Foundation.

November 9, 2020

A picture of Jason Breen, PA-S, with daughters Veronica and Emma alongside a picture of Ra’Shun Conner, PA-S, and daughter Dania

What it’s Like to be a Single Parent and PA Student during a Pandemic

Three current PA students, who are also single parents, share how they balance their school and home lives, how they prioritize their children’s and their own education, and how COVID-19 has impacted their routines this year.

November 6, 2020

House of Delegates to Hear Report on PA Title Change Investigation Nov. 20

AAPA members are invited to attend the 2020 House of Delegates Virtual Meeting to hear the Title Change Investigation final reports from WPP/Landor and AAPA on Thursday, Nov. 20. Non-HOD delegate members must register to attend.

November 5, 2020

PAs: All You’re Looking For, Career-Wise

AAPA takes your PA career as seriously as you do. That’s why Career Central has everything you to need to write your resume, find a job, keep your professional information organized, and network with your colleagues. Take advantage of all the benefits at your fingertips.

November 4, 2020

AAPA’s Response to AMA’s #StopScopeCreep Campaign

On behalf of the more than 140,000 PAs across this country who work alongside physicians in every medical setting and specialty, we ask that the American Medical Association (AMA) cease advancing the false and offensive narrative in your #StopScopeCreep campaign, which suggests PA care is not safe and jeopardizes patient safety.

November 2, 2020

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