Physician Assistant: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A stethoscope lets a Physician Assistant hear your heart beating and your breath moving in and out.
Tools of the trade
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Otoscope
A special light with a small viewing tip. It helps look inside your ears to see if everything is cozy and healthy.
A day in the job
- MorningThe Physician Assistant says hello, asks how you are feeling, and listens carefully to everything you tell them.
Words to know
- Team
- A group of people who work together toward the same goal, like doctors, nurses, and Physician Assistants helping patients.
Quiz time
A Physician Assistant works with doctors and nurses as a team.