AW_King Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hey all, I am new to the forum and trying to educate myself on the PA position and programs that are out there. I'm in my mid-twenties and looking to make a change in regards to field of work. I recently went back to school with intentions of getting my DPT. I had been working in a physical therapy clinic for over a year or so and had previously been volunteering in the ER at a local hospital. During the time when I was in a physical therapy setting I always found myself longing for more of a broad aspect of using diagnostic skills in medicine, and doing all the investigation work that leads up to a patients needs for healing. Thus, I became interested in the PA position. Anyway, I'm nearing that time to be able to transfer to complete my bachelors. When I found out that there are PA bachelors programs out there I immediately started looking around for more info. I've been doing a little research and I keep coming across different articles that will explain, that in fact, there are bachelors programs out there for someone interested in becoming a PA. Well, I've been on websites such as aapa.org and paeaonline.org to find out where bachelors programs are offered. I find that most programs are at the masters level, which is understandable, and a handful or more B.S./M.S. type programs that are a five or six year set up. Long story short, are there many, if at all, any legitimate four year bachelors programs still around? I'm sorry for the drawn out background, or if this has been answered elsewhere in the forum. Any info. would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 They are out there, especially in New York. Their numbers are decreasing, however, as more and more of these programs move to masters programs. Here's one: http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/undergraduate/pharmacy/programs/pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitzgrl123 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm in a bachelor's PA program! Check our Pennsylvania College of Technology. If you don't mind living in the middle of nowhere, it's a good (and affordable to PA residents) option. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. Please excuse any slow responses- two exams and a paper due this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 University of Washington/MEDEX here in the lovely pacific northwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjacks Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Make sure to check out if you can transfer into those programs. I have no idea, but I wouldn't be surprised if you have to do the whole thing on the particular school's campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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