Rural Emergency Medicine: A PA's Journey with Dr. Eric Holden

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Emergency NP & PA Workforce

Omar Nava

13 episodes

4 months ago

Where we navigate the Emergency Medicine labor market, the role of the EM NP PA, the relationship between clinicians and facilities, and all the financial issues that come with it.

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Where we navigate the Emergency Medicine labor market, the role of the EM NP PA, the relationship between clinicians and facilities, and all the financial issues that come with it.

Rural Emergency Medicine: A PA's Journey with Dr. Eric Holden

Emergency NP & PA Workforce

49 minutes

2 years ago

Rural Emergency Medicine: A PA's Journey with Dr. Eric Holden

How can PAs excel in rural critical access hospital emergency departments? Our guest, Dr. Eric Holden, a seasoned Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, will unveil a solution that combines his extensive experience and expertise.

We discuss:

Dr. Holden's Unique Journey, from EMT training to a Doctorate in Health Sciences, and learn how it has shaped his expertise in emergency medicine.
The Challenges of Rural EDs: Understand the distinct challenges and patient cases commonly encountered in rural critical access hospital emergency departments.
Advanced Skills for Success: The essential advanced skills and procedures that PAs need to excel in rural settings, including intubation, cardioversion, and fracture reduction.
Career Pathways for Aspiring PAs: Dr. Holden shares two distinct pathways for PAs to gain the necessary experience and training, whether through residencies or progressive clinical roles.
The Role of CAQ in Emergency Medicine: Learn about the Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in emergency medicine and how it can elevate PAs' roles in rural healthcare, offering privileges similar to emergency medicine physicians.

Dr. Eric Holden is an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant and Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.