PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING
The Primary Care associate program, cooperatively administered by the Stanford University School of Medicine and Foothill College, prepares physician assistants and family nurse practitioners to work with primary care physicians and care for underserved populations.
The educational focus of the primary care associate program is based on an accelerated (16 months) didactic and clinical experience leading to certification.
Upon completion of the program, students will be trained to
- Evaluate the health status of patients
- diagnose and treat common illnesses
- Manage stable chronic diseases
- Deliver preventive care
- Counsel individuals on family, psychosocial, and health-related problems
After completing the program, a Certificate of Clinical Proficiency is awarded at graduation and individuals are able to practice as Physician Assistants and as Family Nurse Practitioners.
Program Prerequisites and details can be found at pcap.stanford.edu
