Physician assistants provide health-care services usually performed by a doctor.
They complete physicals, diagnose illnesses, provide treatment, order and interpret lab tests, and counsel patients. In some cases, physician assistants may prescribe medication. They work under a doctor’s supervision.
RIASEC Code: SIC
Programs to look at in Charlotte Mecklenburg area:
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Pre-physician assistant program guidance
- Elon University: Physician Assistant Studies