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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Physician Assistants. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Medicine and Dentistry96
2.Biology95
3.Psychology81
4.Therapy and Counseling77
5.Customer and Personal Service73
6.English Language63
7.Chemistry57
8.Mathematics47
9.Public Safety and Security45
Education and Training45
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
96
87
Use a band-aidFill a tooth cavityPerform open heart surgery
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
95
82
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
81
77
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
77
74
Put ice on a sprained ankleProvide job counseling to the unemployedCounsel an abused child
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
73
78
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
63
58
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
57
58
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
47
44
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
45
36
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
45
50
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees