Physician Assistants (PAs) are highly trained and skilled health care professionals. A PA provides a broad range of medical services while working under the supervision of a physician.
As of April 1, 2021, Physician Assistants are fully-regulated health professionals in Alberta.
PAs work under the supervision of a physician or group of physicians within a team and their scope of practice is negotiated by the relationship with the physician(s) and the care setting. PAs will collaborate and work alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, blending their individual skills and knowledge to provide optimum patient care.
This regulation in Alberta offers more support for AHS healthcare teams and Alberta residents, benefiting our sites by enhancing capacity and patient care – both of which are among the highest priorities for AHS.
For more information on PAs, you can visit the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants website or the CPSA website.
