Physician assistants are educated in intensive medical programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Because of the close working relationship PAs have with physicians, PAs are educated in a medical model designed to complement physician training. PA students are taught, as are medical students, to diagnose and treat medical problems. PA programs look for students who have a desire to study, work hard, and to be of service to their community. Most physician assistant programs require applicants to have previous health care experience and some college education. Please find below links to our great PA programs within the state of Colorado. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program 13001 East 17th Place Mail Stop F543, PO Box 6508 Aurora, CO 80045 (303) 724-7963 Email: pa-info@ucdenver.edu Credentials Awarded: M Caspa Participating Program Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program Campus Box 38 13300 West 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228-1255 (303) 914-6386 Email: ruth.fry@rrcc.edu Credentials Awarded: C; M options Caspa Participating Program