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UC welcomes first physician assistant master's students

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  • Monday, June 17 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:15:41 GMT
    The program is composed of five courses that introduce students to social media and digital tools and teach them how to use those skills to promote a business or organization.
    The program is composed of five courses that introduce students to social media and digital tools and teach them how to use those skills to promote a business or organization.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:27:27 GMT
    Students will take five three-hour courses, including three new online social media courses. They are social media strategy, social media applications and social media campaigns.
    Students will take five three-hour courses, including three new online social media courses. They are social media strategy, social media applications and social media campaigns.

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:30:12 GMT
    Mayor George Karos and Shepherd President Susanne Shipley signed an agreement Friday that allows city workers to get the discounts for classes that benefit the city.
    Mayor George Karos and Shepherd President Susanne Shipley signed an agreement Friday that allows city workers to get the discounts for classes that benefit the city.
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The University of Charleston kicked off its new physician assistant master's program on Jan. 7 with a cohort of 30 students.

The inaugural UC PA class consists of students from 15 states, including Wisconsin, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, California, Texas and Minnesota. Students began the two-year master's program by learning the various processes and procedures, as well as becoming oriented with common medical equipment and learning helpful study tips.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, physician assistant jobs are expected to increase 30 percent from 2010 to 2018. Full-time physician assistants make an average of $86,410 per year.