NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
Identification shall remain visible during patient care activities and include:
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Student photograph
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Student name
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Institution identification
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Program designation
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PA-S (Physician Assistant Student)
Students shall verbally introduce themselves as Physician Assistant Students during every patient encounter. Students may not remove or obscure identification while participating in clinical education unless specifically directed by the affiliated institution for safety or security reasons.
Professional Representation
Students shall accurately represent their educational status at all times.
Students are prohibited from:
● Representing themselves as licensed physician assistants
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Representing themselves as physicians
● Representing themselves as independent healthcare providers
While functioning in the role of an NLU Physician Assistant Student, students shall not use previously earned professional credentials (e.g., RN, EMT, RT, PT, PharmD, DDS, PhD, etc.) in patient care, educational activities, correspondence, or documentation associated with the PA Program unless specifically required by the affiliated institution for employment purposes unrelated to PA student activities.
Professional introductions shall follow the format:
First Name Last Name, PA-S
This policy protects patients from confusion regarding clinical provider/student status and supports compliance with ethical and legal standards governing healthcare education.
Clinical Education Professional Appearance
Professional appearance during SCPEs supports patient safety, infection prevention, and professional identity. Unless otherwise specified by the Clinical Director, Clinical Coordinator, supervising preceptor, or affiliated institution, students shall wear:
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Business professional attire
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Approved clinical attire
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