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 Education Partnerships
USAHS is a leading provider of continuing professional education for physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants, and other healthcare providers.
The University offers specialty certifications, in-person seminars nationwide, and pre-recorded webinars. Attendees can earn continuing education units (CEUs) they may be able to apply toward the licensure requirements in their profession.
“My goal for the seminar was to be more confident and efficient regarding patients with back/neck pain. I have honestly used each of the techniques at least once, and have been practicing as much as I can. While I still need practice, I am happy to report that my goal has been achieved! I am very grateful for all of the help in honing my manual skills….” — a USAHS seminar participant
When your organization partners with USAHS, your staff can benefit from our robust catalog of continuing education opportunities. For considering USAHS as a CPE provider, we’d like to offer the following:
- “Lunch & Learn” information session about the University and its CEU options
- One complimentary USAHS webinar for all qualified staff
- Opportunities for customized CPE offerings
- Career Fair invitations to virtual and on-site fairs
- A custom partner tuition rate for all qualified employees for online degree programs offered through USAHS
For more information on becoming a continuing education partner, please contact the Director of Continuing Professional Education, Lori Hankins at 1-800-241-1027, ext. 1400, or email [email protected].
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