Physician Associate/Assistant

Physician Associate/Assistant is an associate degree program offered at Springfield College, a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, MA. This program falls within the physician assistant studies field (CIP 51.0912) and provides students with foundational training in clinical medicine, patient care, and the skills required to support physicians in various healthcare settings.

Springfield College also offers a bachelor's-level Physician Associate/Assistant program, as well as associate and bachelor's degrees in Athletic Training and a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate degree, giving students several related pathways in health professions. Students in the associate-level Physician Associate/Assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, clinical procedures, and health sciences, often serving as preparation for advanced study in physician assistant programs.