Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. However, their training and paths toward certification differ in significant ways. This blog post unpacks the key differences between NPs and PAs to help you determine which career path best aligns with your goals. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. An NP can work in virtually any healthcare setting, diagnosing patient conditions and prescribing medications. As of October 2022, nurse practitioners have full practice authority in 27 states, meaning that they can practice Read more
Continuing Professional Education
Accredited Continuing Education from an Accredited University
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences offers specialty certifications and more than 100 CEU options online and in-person across the U.S. and internationally.
Attendees can earn continuing education units (CEUs) they may be able to apply toward the licensure requirements in their profession.
High-quality continuing education options available for:
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Nurses
- Speech-Language Pathologists
For more information, browse the online catalog and register for continuing education online, visit our Online Continuing Education catalog or contact us for more information.
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IACET – International Association for Continuing Education and Training
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is approved as an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, the University has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is widely recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of the Accredited Provider status, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
For more information, contact:
IACET
www.iacet.org
