2-Year vs. 3-Year PA Programs – Pros and Cons?

Bill_Marsh
Fri, 23 May 2025 14:05:11 +0000

helpingthekid73:

. . . and that he consider taking time to work in clinical practice before starting either.

Good suggestion! So, how does one work in clinical practice before starting to work as a PA? My suggestion is to obtain a CNA certification (Certied Nursing Assistant). This certification actually opens the door to good paying jobs during his time in grad school. This certification doesn’t take a long time to obtain (6 weeks more or less) or require great expense. Depending on the funding, in some cases it’s free.

The other opportunity to factor into cost is that some PA jobs not only come with hiring bonuses but with student loan forgiveness.