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Tune in to PA Insights with NCCPA for discussions on NCCPA updates and issues pertaining to the PA profession!
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Apr 24, 2023
Kathy J. Pedersen Grant Recipient Stories, Pediatric PA/Book Author, PA History Society's New Book - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode:
- We talk with two of the recipients of the Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable care (which is available through the nccPA Health Foundation) about their grant outreach projects, what the application process was like, and tips they have for future applicants. (1:01)
- Next, a Board Certified PA practicing in pediatrics shares her story of how she’s educating her patients on heart health, not just in the exam room, but in a children’s book. (23:24)
- Finally, we take a look at the PA History Society’s newest book on PA History. (32:54)
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Feb 10, 2023
"Board Certification" Terminology and Title Change - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode, we talk with the NCCPA President and CEO, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE, about the “board certification” terminology, as well as the “PA” title change.
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Nov 16, 2022
REPRESENT! Summit / DEI Initiatives in the PA Profession; PA Demographic and Workforce Trends; Oral Health Disparities Among People with Disabilities
In this episode:
- We talk with two of the panelists from NCCPA’s inaugural REPRESENT Summit about their experience at the summit and why increasing diversity in the PA profession is so important (1:40).
- We take a look at PA demographic and workforce trends (21:31).
- We talk with the nccPA Health Foundation about oral health disparities for people with disabilities and how Certified PAs and PA students can make an impact in that area (30:48).
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Jul 18, 2022
All About PANRE-LA - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode, we talk all about PANRE-LA, the new recertification assessment option available to Certified PAs. We discuss how it was developed, how the assessment will work, how it will be scored, who's eligible, and more!
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May 5, 2022
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode:
- We have a discussion with NCCPA Senior Director of Communications Erica Banks on NCCPA's inaugural Represent Summit, which is focused on increasing diversity in the profession. (00:53)
- We talk with nccPA Health Foundation Board Chair Todd Allen on the Health Foundation's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant, as well as the other grants they have available to Certified PAs and students. (8:45)
- We'll answer some questions we've received about the new PANRE-LA. (18:07)
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Feb 10, 2022
There's new CAQs coming soon (derm and palliative medicine/hospice care) and a new grant opportunity available! - PA Insights With NCCPA
Topics and discussions in this episode:
- (00:53) Two new specialties (Dermatology; Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care) are being added to the CAQ program!
- (14:20) nccPA Health Foundation has a new professional practice initiative.
- (29:44) Good news.
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Oct 29, 2021
Providing Health Care to the Homeless Population; All PAs can by Psych PAs and Make a Difference in their Patients' Mental Health - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Alisha Crabtree, a Certified PA, talks about her experience providing health care services to the homeless population. (1:05)
- Certified PA and nccPA Health Foundation Board member Erin Crown explains how all Certified PAs can be psych PAs, in that they can all make a difference in their patients’ mental health. She also gives tools and resources for PAs to utilize in clinical settings to guide patients to the proper mental health professionals they may need. (15:08)
- NCCPA Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share demographic and workforce data and trends from NCCPA's 2020 Certified PAs by Specialty report.(29:30)
- Our Good News segment features Mary Vacala, a Certified PA who served as a medical provider for an incredible group of gold-medal winning athletes at this year’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (40:40)
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Sep 30, 2021
How to Avoid Burnout; How NCCPA Promotes Certified PAs; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode:
- We talk with Eliska Mirvald, a Certified PA and life coach, who offers up some tips on how to avoid burnout. (1:06)
- Next, Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share highlights from the newest report on Certified PA demographics and practice, as well as brand new data on PA practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. (16:27)
- Then, Erica Banks, our Senior Director of Communications, joins us again to discuss some of the ways we promote the work of Certified PAs and why that’s so important to NCCPA. (27:14)
- Finally, to wrap up the show, we’ll share some good news about Certified PA Bill Prentice and his upcoming patient outreach efforts in Africa. (40:58)
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Mar 31, 2021
Back2School Initiative; How NCCPA Develops Exams; nccPA Health Foundation Grant Opportunities - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we:
- talk about our exciting new Back2School campaign to promote the PA profession as a career path to students and how you can get involved in this initiative. (1:05)
- go over how you as Certified PAs can get involved in helping to develop NCCPA exams. (10:49)
- share more ways the nccPA Health Foundation’s grants can support community health initiatives your either already involved with or want to get started. (19:48)
- recognize PA students and Certified PAs for helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (33:00)
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Feb 11, 2021
A Chat with our PA Ambassadors; New PA Workforce Data; FAQs - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA:
- (00:56) We chat with some of our PA Ambassadors about what they’re experiencing in practice as it relates to COVID-19, as well as their time in the NCCPA PA Ambassador program.
**The PA Ambassadors in this segment are Anne Walsh, PA-C, Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C (Instagram @pa.ssionatelife), Sharon Denson, PA-C, Bonita Hall, PA-C (Instagram @babydollbonita), David Abiva, Jr., PA-C, Jackie Edwards, PA-C (Instagram @_iamjackie), Julie Davis, PA-C (Instagram @juliedavispa), Rashada Jordan, PA-C (Instagram @dreamsinspirelife)**
- (50:48) We talk with NCCPA's Director of Research, Andrzej Kozikowski, and Research Analyst, Colette Jefferey, about demographic and workforce trends for Certified PAs in 23 specialties.
- (1:00:24) We address a couple common questions that PAs and students have (documentation for Category 2 CME credits; submitting PANCE/PANRE scores or certification verification to a state for licensing).
- (1:02:56) We share good news submitted to us by Morehouse School of Medicine PA Program: One of their students, Calbeth Alaribe, was one of the winners of the inaugural “MIT Hacking Racism in Health Care Challenge."
If you have questions, please contact us at pr@nccpa.net!
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Nov 25, 2020
NCCPA Pres/CEO Talks About Diversity in PA Profession and NCCPA's Response to Pandemic; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear:
The President/CEO of NCCPA, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C, talk about diversity of the PA profession and NCCPA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A discussion with the NCCPA research department as they share highlights from the 2019 Statistical Profile of Recently Certified PAs.
Answers to common questions PA students and Certified PAs have.
Good news submitted to us by some of your peers.
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Aug 24, 2020
Preparing for PANCE - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this podcast episode, our Presentation and Exhibits Manager, Jeff Boswell, shares some tips on how PA students can prepare for PANCE.
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Aug 24, 2020
5 Answers about CME Logging and the CME Auditing Process - PA Insights with NCCPA
Our VP of Certification Maintenance, Cindy Nalls, answers 5 of the most common questions our CME department receives in this podcast episode.
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Aug 24, 2020
How are NCCPA exams developed? - PA Insights with NCCPA
Who develops NCCPA test items? How are they reviewed and critiqued to ensure they accurately measure what PAs need to know?
Get these answers and more in this podcast episode. Our Director of Psychometrics and Research, Josh Goodman, unveils some of the mystique surrounding how NCCPA exams are developed.
(Please note: References to test "item" and "form" are found in this description and throughout the recording. A test "item" refers to a test question and a "form" is a collection of test questions that we administer all at one time.)
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Jul 10, 2020
New PA Workforce Data; nccPA Health Foundation Mental Health Grants - PA Insights with NCCPA
In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear:
The NCCPA Research Department identify highlights in their 2019 Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants.
A discussion with the nccPA Health Foundation on the impact PAs can have in the area of mental health as well as the grant dollars they have available for PAs to help treat mental illness and many other areas of health care in their communities.
Good News, including a PANRE Alternative Pilot passing standard update and an NCCPA Thank You to all PAs continuing to work harder than ever during this public health crisis and the ongoing protests for racial equality.
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Mar 10, 2020
PA Job Search Tips; Disciplinary Review Process; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPA
Topics include:
- Disciplinary review process
- PA job market trends and job search tips
- 2018 Statistical Profile of Certified PAs by State
- Good news
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