Uva ursi is used primarily to treat urinary problems, including bladder infections. The herb is disinfecting and promotes urine flow. Uva ursi is particularly recommended to treat illnesses caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium that lives in the intestines and commonly causes bladder and kidney infections.va ursi is used primarily to treat urinary problems, including bladder infections. The herb is disinfecting and promotes urine flow. Uva ursi is particularly recommended to treat illnesses caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium that lives in the intestines and commonly causes bladder and kidney infections.
How to Become a Physician Assistant[About this section] [To Top] Get the education you need: Find schools for Physician Assistants near you! Physician assistants typically need a masterâs degree from an accredited educational program. Earning that degree usually takes at least 2 years of full-time postgraduate study.
1 Some programs require a bachelorâs degree (usually in the sciences). 2  Generally, physician assistant programs want to see that youâve taken courses in the sciences in such areas as chemistry, anatomy, microbiology, physiology, and biology.nce you become a certified physician assistant, you will be asked to maintain your certification. 1  In 2014, physician assistants started having to comply with a 10-year certification cycle divided into two 5-year segments. 2  The segments are shorter pre-2014; look up the rules for your own particular situation.