For the fifth consecutive year, the number of Certified Physician Assistants in the United States continues to increase.
According to the latest Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants by State, one of four annual reports issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the PA workforce grew 6.6 percent between 2017 and 2018.
Typically, Haley Neahr, PA-C can be found treating patients at a private practice outside of Dallas. Every now and then, she gets a chance to take her skills as a Certified Physician Assistant to help others a world away.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for PAs in the United States. NCCPA is dedicated to serving the interest of the public.
We do so with a passionate belief that PAs are essential members of the health care delivery team who provide millions access to more affordable, high quality health care.
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