Physician Assistant Education in Utah - UT
Utah State requires the completion of a formal program offered by physician assistant schools in Utah or through accredited online schools. Most students applying to such programs have a college degree and some health-related work experience. Two to three years health related experience is preferred. Degrees that prove the most beneficial to potential physician assistants are in chemistry, biology, other sciences, health science, or pre-med. Bachelor’s degrees can be completed in four years. Physician assistant education programs can usually be completed in two years for full-time students.
Gaining experience in the medical field is key for physician assistants and will provide them with the necessary experience to gain an edge over their competition in education programs and when pursuing a job.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physician Assistants in Salt Lake City, West Valley, Provo and West Jordon, Utah can prepare themselves for careers at some of the best hospitals and healthcare facilities in the country including the Intermountain Medical Center, Saint Mark's Hospital, University of Utah Health Care and Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.
Online / Distance Programs
Degrees: Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.),Master of Public Health (M.P.H.),Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.),Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies (M.S.),Master of Science in Human Movement (M.S.),Master of Public Health ? Dental (M.P.H.-Dental),Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.),Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.),Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.)
Degrees: RN to BSN,Advanced Physician Assistant Studies Program (M.H.S),MSN Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner,MSN Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,MSN in Clinical Trials Research,MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty,MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice,MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management,MS in Clinical Research Organization and Management,Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Clinical Trials Research,Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Contemporary Nursing Faculty,Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice,Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Leadership in Health Systems Management,Certificate of Study in Clinical Research,Certificate in Healthcare Informatics,Certificate in Epidemiology & Biostatistics,Certificate in Toxicology & Industrial Hygiene,Post-Master's Certificate in Medical Family Therapy
Degrees: Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management,Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Science,Graduate Certificate in Industrial Hygiene
Degrees: Addiction Counseling, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Sciences - Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care, Medical Imaging Sciences, Public Health, Respiratory Care
Degrees: Epidemiology, Health Care Admin, Health Ed, Health Science, Health & Wellness, Health Info Tech, Medical Asst, Medical Office Mgmt, Medical Transcription, Nutrition Science, Public Health, Public Health Program Dev
Degrees: Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health Science, Global Health, Health Policy & Mgmt, Industrial Hygiene
Degrees: Allied Health Science, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt
Utah
Stevens-Henager College
Degrees: Health Care Admin, Health Science, Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology
