This 10 minute slide and sound presentation was produced in April 1981 by the AAPA Public Education Committee with support from the Learning Resources Center, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, University of Florida and Chalie/Papa Productions, Rockville...
The ANA agrees not to make a final decision on whether to end their liaison with the NCCPA, but wishes to take part in the NCCPA's next meeting to discuss the situation.
In this letter, Irma Lou Hirsch of the ANA politely informs the NCCPA that "the cabinet voted to discontinue appointment of a representative to the commission".
This is an announcement of the recertification examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistant on March 21, 1981 at test centers and at the 9th Annual PA Conference in San Diego, CA on April 15, 1981. It...
This resolution states that "the Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) adopt a position that is in support of a diversity of academic preparation from certificate through advanced degree for entry into the PA profession".
In 1979, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) provided NCCPA $21,481 for the experimental administration and analysis of an examination designed to measure the proficiency of PAs and SAs in surgery. The experimental examination was administered to...
This document lists relevant legislation involving Medicare Part B coverage for physician assistant services, and also gives background information and a recommendation that PA's be covered by Medicare.
Dr. Zintel, Director, Department of Special Educational Projects, American College of Surgeons, sent this memo to individuals "who have been invited to attend a September 21, 1981 meeting on SA certification." Background materials included Zintel's...
This announcement produced by the National Commission indicates that the National Certifying Examination for Primary Care Physician Assistants is be held October 14-17. An overview of the examination procedures is provided with instructions about...