Hi! & Yes, you should be able to become a PA even as a non-science major. However, there are prerequisites that need to be taken in order to get into PA school (such as, but not limited to: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Medical Terminology, etc.) If you didn't take those courses, I suggest going back to school & taking them by earning a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited school. You'll also need Patient Care Experience (about 1000+ hrs) as an EMT, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Scribe, CNA, etc, (you can look up a list of adequate PCE jobs, there's plenty)! Also aim for a B or better in all your science courses & try to push for a 3.5 science GPA, even though most schools only require a 3.0-3.2, try to exceed that! Most importantly lookup what requirements that the schools you are applying to are looking for as what I have listed is only the basics of it. In summation, from the time you earn your science prerequisites, gain PCE (Patient Care Experience), & actually go to PA school, the process could be anywhere from 4-5 years. The trick is to acquire PCE while earning your prerequisites at the same time. Hope this helps! Good luck, I am also on my journey to becoming a PA as well :)
How does your salary compare in your specialty?
What is a reasonable salary for a new grad PA?
Hello doctor..I have a bachelor degree in English..Can I become a physicain assistant?? And how long does it take me???
Hi! & Yes, you should be able to become a PA even as a non-science major. However, there are prerequisites that need to be taken in order to get into PA school (such as, but not limited to: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Medical Terminology, etc.) If you didn't take those courses, I suggest going back to school & taking them by earning a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited school.
You'll also need Patient Care Experience (about 1000+ hrs) as an EMT, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Scribe, CNA, etc, (you can look up a list of adequate PCE jobs, there's plenty)! Also aim for a B or better in all your science courses & try to push for a 3.5 science GPA, even though most schools only require a 3.0-3.2, try to exceed that! Most importantly lookup what requirements that the schools you are applying to are looking for as what I have listed is only the basics of it.
In summation, from the time you earn your science prerequisites, gain PCE (Patient Care Experience), & actually go to PA school, the process could be anywhere from 4-5 years. The trick is to acquire PCE while earning your prerequisites at the same time. Hope this helps! Good luck, I am also on my journey to becoming a PA as well :)
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Is PA pay based on a base salary or like a dentist, per patient, etc?