Supporting registered doctors and the wider healthcare team in the provision of medical care.
Overview
Approved for delivery on the 30/09/2019, the physician associate (degree), Higher apprenticeship standard provides a level 7, non-integrated degree upon completion. This apprenticeship will typically take 30 months to complete, not including the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
Physician associates work as an integral part of the healthcare team. You will work alongside registered doctors in the provision of medical care to a wide range of patients. You may work in a GP surgery, accident and emergency departments, care homes and hospitals.
Physician associates are medically trained to provide all aspects of health care to patients, including consultation, assessment, treatment and management of their healthcare. Apprentices will train in several skills, including assessing medical histories, performing physical examinations, requesting and interpreting investigations, diagnosing and managing patients, and performing an extensive range of specialised procedural skills.
Physician associates increase the quality of care for patients. Your ability to practise medicine is enabled by collaboration and supportive relationships with their medical supervisors; this means that there is always a registered doctor who can discuss cases, give advice and attend to patients if necessary. Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices are required to register with the Managed Voluntary Register which is held by the Faculty of Physician Associates.
Careers and jobs associated
- Healthcare assistant
If you would like to find out more about this apprenticeship standard, including possible duties of the role, skills and assessment method visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
