Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Kettering College of Medical Arts prepares students to practice medicine and diagnose patients and offer treatment therapies to patients under physician supervision. Students who graduate from the physician's assistant program will have basic and clinical sciences knowledge and will be prepared to enter specialized medical fields such as: family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations, and community health services. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Kettering College of Medical Arts

Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

About

Kettering College, located in Dayton, Ohio, was established as a cooperative effort between The Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Kettering Medical Center in 1967. Through a state charter in 1968, Kettering College began educating individuals in the allied health professions. Once the school was able to demonstrate that it could effectively and qualitatively teach individuals facilities separate from the Kettering Medical Center were built to house Kettering College.

Academics

Kettering College of Medical Arts offers a few programs in the allied health field. These programs will either result in a certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree. The school provides a quality education and offers both practical and classroom education, ensuring that students have both the experience and knowledge to successfully enter their chose field.

Programs offered:

• Health Sciences
• Sonography
• Human Biology (Pre-Med)
• Physician Assistant
• Nursing
• Radiologic Science and Imaging
• Respiratory Care

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Kettering College must have a cumulative High School GPA of 2.3, or a score of 46/460 or above on the GED. Additionally, high school graduates or individuals who have taken the GED in the last five years must submit an ACT score of 19 or higher, or a combined SAT score of 1350 (910 before 2005). Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3. Kettering College offers a large number of financial aid opportunities to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kettering College of Medical Arts offers a master's degree program in physician assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physician Assistants

Description

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physician assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).