Physician Associate/Assistant

Physician Associate/Assistant is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Anne Arundel Community College, a public institution located in Arnold, MD. This program falls within the allied health sciences field and provides training relevant to supporting physician practice, including clinical procedures, patient documentation, and healthcare coordination.

Within the physician assistant studies field (CIP 51.0912), this certificate is designed to build practical clinical support skills. Anne Arundel Community College also offers related health and technology programs including Physical Therapy Assistant, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework covering clinical procedures, medical terminology, and supervised practice components.