🌳As Physician Assistants, we stand at the forefront of promoting health and wellness, not just for individuals, but for our entire planet. #earthday
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🌳En tant qu'adjoints au médecin, nous sommes à l'avant-garde de la promotion de la santé et du bien-être, non seulement pour

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PAs will be an indispensable part of the solution to BC's Healthcare crisis. PAs work alongside physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care. They can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications. PAs in primary care settings can be used for 75% of all

PAs are highly skilled healthcare professionals who work collaboratively with physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care. With the ability to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications, PAs are equipped to handle 75% of all primary care visits without the need for referral

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CPSA highlights how PAs contribute to patient care across various medical settings, including emergency departments, primary care, and specialty clinics in Alberta's healthcare. PAs are described as valuable additions to healthcare teams.

We are grateful for the support of BC Health Minister Adrian Dix , Shirley Bond and many more as we advocate for Physician Assistants (PAs) to play a crucial role in addressing BC's healthcare crisis. CAPA's Lobby Day on April 11th at the BC Legislative assembly was a success!

Join us in celebrating #WorldHealthDay ! As Physician Assistants in Canada, we’re committed to promoting health and wellness for all. Let’s work together to build a healthier, happier world ❤️

Join CAPA in Victoria, BC on April 11th for our Advocacy Day! We're rallying for progress in healthcare, calling on the BC government to regulate PAs, support local PA training programs, and expand PA practice into various medical roles. #CanadaNeedsPAs #BCHealth

Nova Scotia Health expands efforts to get physician assistants into primary care.

2 practices have PAs, 3 more will get them soon and there are 16 current openings

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PAs in Nova Scotia! Starting April 1, 2024, the CPSNS will regulate and welcome PAs as registrants. To continue practice, PAs must hold a licence issued by the College. Licensing applications will be sent to NSH-employed PAs on March 8, 2024.
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Jennifer Lee | CBC Calgary spoke with CAPA president last week regarding Calgary's first ever training program!
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Manitoba's 2024 budget allocates $8.7 million for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and more. Funding aims to double training seats for physician assistants!

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Happy Autism Awareness day: Let's unite to raise awareness and understanding for individuals with Autism worldwide.
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CAPA Board of Directors and Staff convened in Ottawa on this week for a strategic planning meeting! Exploring the next 5 years of the PA profession in Canada, the integration of PAs in healthcare systems, and the expansion of CAPA-ACAM as a National voice of PAs.

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Alberta's first physician assistant training program is launching at the University of Calgary this August, with 20 students set to embark on this groundbreaking journey.
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Saskatchewan allocates budget to a new 2-year master’s program for PAs, at the University of Saskatchewan, accepting 20 students annually starting fall 2025.
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