Professional Physician Assistant Program
Three months of structured online learning followed by three months of supervised hospital clinical training.
- Duration6 Months
- Mode3 months online + 3 months hospital
- StipendPaid clinical training (stipend)
- AwardDocLearnings certificate
What you will gain
- Apply theoretical knowledge in a real clinical setting
- Assist physicians during patient care and perform hospital documentation
- Interpret investigations and present clinical cases
- Enter senior physician assistant and clinical coordinator roles
About the Program
The Professional Physician Assistant Program combines structured online learning with supervised hospital-based clinical training. You build a theoretical foundation first, then progress to real clinical exposure through OPD and ward postings, consultant rounds, case presentations and clinical documentation. It is built to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and hospital practice.
Program Highlights
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Phase I: three months online
Live classes, recorded lectures, weekly assessments and case discussion.
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Phase II: three months hospital
OPD and ward postings, consultant rounds and case presentations.
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Paid clinical training
A stipend during the hospital phase of the programme.
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Placement support
Faculty and career mentorship with priority placement support.
Who this program is for
- Pharm.D, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS graduates
- Graduates who want genuine hospital exposure, not only theory
- Those targeting physician assistant and clinical-support roles
- Anyone ready to commit to a hospital posting for three months
Skills you will build
- Clerking and presenting patients in OPD and on the ward
- Assisting physicians during consultant rounds
- Clinical documentation and discharge summaries
- Interpreting investigations in context
- Maintaining a clinical logbook
- Working within a hospital team
Curriculum
Six modules delivered alongside your hospital rotations. Expand a module to see what it covers.
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- Introduction to physician assistant practice
- Professional ethics
- Scope of practice
- Communication skills
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- Organ systems
- Clinical anatomy
- Applied physiology
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- General examination
- Vital signs
- Systemic examination
- Clinical documentation
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- Drug classes
- Safe medication practices
- Prescription interpretation
- Dosage calculations
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- Complete blood count
- Liver and kidney function tests
- Lipid and thyroid profile
- Electrolytes
- ABG basics
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- ECG interpretation
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Acute coronary syndrome
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- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Oxygen therapy
- Nebulisation
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- Diabetes mellitus
- Insulin therapy
- Diabetic emergencies
- Obesity
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- Fever
- Anaemia
- Thyroid disorders
- Infectious diseases
- Renal disorders
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- Basic life support
- ACLS overview
- Shock
- Trauma
- Poisoning
- Triage
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- IV cannulation
- Catheter care
- Wound dressing
- Sample collection
- Infection control
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- Electronic medical records
- Progress notes
- Referral notes
- Consent
- Discharge summary
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- OPD
- IPD
- Ward posting
- ICU observation
- OT observation
- Emergency department
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- Resume building
- Interview preparation
- Hospital etiquette
- Career guidance
Eligibility
- Pharm.D, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS or BSMS from a recognised institution
- Valid registration where it applies to your qualification and state
- Availability to attend the hospital daily for the three-month clinical phase
- Willingness to work within the scope your qualification allows, under supervision
Not sure whether you qualify? Send us your details and an advisor will check it against your marksheets before you apply.
Course Fee
₹60,000+ GST as applicable
Instalment options available
Flexible payment plans
Payable in instalments. Speak to admissions for the instalment schedule and scholarship eligibility.
Certification you can showcase
Issued on successful completion, subject to the attendance and assessment requirements. Open the sample to view it full size.
Certificate of Completion
Issued by DocLearnings in association with the Association for Clinical Education & Research, recording academic preparation, clinical mentorship and supervised hospital training.
Each certificate carries a unique ID and a QR code, so an employer can verify it with us directly.
This certificate records advanced clinical learning. It does not alter the statutory scope of practice attached to your existing qualification, and it is not a medical degree.
Frequently asked questions
Three months of online learning first, then three months of supervised hospital clinical training with OPD and ward postings.
A stipend applies during the clinical training phase. The amount is set by the partner hospital and confirmed in writing in your offer letter.
You are allotted to a DocLearnings partner hospital. Preferences are considered where possible but cannot be guaranteed.
OPD and ward postings, consultant rounds, clinical documentation, case presentations and a clinical logbook, all under supervision.
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