ATM is an abbreviation for automated teller machine. These telecommunications devices allow card-holding banking customers access to their accounts and funds at any time and in places outside of... ATM is an abbreviation for automated teller machine.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs says that surgical assistants must earn a bachelor's degree in a health field like nursing or physician assisting before they can be admitted to a surgical assisting program, which can last from 10 to 22 months.
Finishing the Process to Become a Physician Assistant. 1  1. Obtain a state license. Requirements for state licenses may vary depending on where you live, but all states require that you passed the PANCE exam and graduate from an accredited physician assistant program. 2  2. Maintain your certification.