Physician Associate Studies University of Leeds
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Dip | On-Campus | Full-time | 24 months | September | £18500.00 total per | find out |
Course overview
Physician Associates work alongside doctors and GPs, providing medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. They are dependent practitioners working with a dedicated supervisor, but are able to work independently with appropriate support.
The Physician Associate plays an important role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. They work within a defined scope of practice and their roles and responsibilities include:
- Take medical histories
- Perform physical examinations
- Request and interpret diagnostic tests
- Diagnose illnesses
- Manage patients with long term illnesses
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Develop and deliver appropriate treatment and management plans
- Health promotion and disease prevention advice
Currently, Physician Associates are not able to:
- Prescribe
- Request X-ray/imaging examinations
Entry requirements for this course
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