A Beginners Guide to Privileging
Regardless of the term used , it is the responsibility of the privileging organization to determine , based on law and regulation , if they meet the definition of a licensed provider . Simply put , APPs are members and non-members of a medical staff who are granted privileges . Examples are Provider Assistants ( PAs ), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses ( APRNs ), psychologists , registered radiology assistants , and certified surgical first assistants .
History of Advanced Practice Providers ( APP )
The concept of an APP , specifically as a Provider Assistant ( PA ), was lauded early on and gained federal acceptance and backing as early as the 1940s . It was considered a creative solution to help alleviate the difficulties associated with provider shortages , especially in rural areas . In 1968 , The American Academy of Provider Associates ( AAPA ) was established and incorporated in the State of North Carolina as the American Association of Provider Assistance . Official membership was made up of the first students and graduates of the Duke University PA program . The medical community helped support the new profession and spurred the setting of accreditation standards . This led to the establishment of a national certification process , standard examination , and the development of continuing medical education requirements .
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