Pre-Physician Assistant, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (PPA-AAS)

About the Program

The Pre-Physician Assistant program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a Physician Assistant program at a four-year college or university. The curriculum is academically rigorous and provides the knowledge base necessary to complete the baccalaureate degree and continue to the master’s degree level physician assistant curriculum.

Program Goals

• To prepare the student with the knowledge and foundation in preparation of a four year baccalaureate degree

Program Outcomes

• Provide a service in an environment requiring special skills and knowledge in such areas as communications, transportation and record keeping
• Demonstrate core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care in their area of practice
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their patients’ families, physicians, professional associates, and the health care system
• Demonstrate care that is effective, patientcentered, timely, efficient, and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness
• Demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Assess, evaluate, and improve patient care practices

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the program each year for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students must have the Program’s approval, a completed application, and other required information submitted by the due date. If there are openings after the application deadline, any remaining openings will be filled on a first come basis to qualified applicants.

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Successfully complete a minimum of 12 college credits with a “C” or better and/or ACCUPLACER® scores that fulfill program requirements
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must complete physical exam and other health requirements
• Complete background check
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer

Based upon Michigan Law

Students applying for admission to the Pre-Physician Assistant program will be subject to a criminal background check, the results of which could preclude an applicant from admission to Wayne County Community College District’s Pre-Physician Assistant Program on the basis of any of the following:

• A felony conviction or conviction for an attempt or conspiracy to commit a felony within the past 15 years
• Any misdemeanor conviction involving abuse, neglect, assault, battery or criminal sexual conduct within the past 10 years
• Any misdemeanor conviction involving fraud or theft