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Physician Assistants — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Reading Compre…Critical Think…Active ListeningActive LearningSocial Percept…Service Orient…Judgment and D…Writing

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Medicine and Dentistry
6.5
Psychology
6.0
Therapy and Counseling
6.0
Customer and Personal Service
5.7
Biology
5.7
English Language
5.0
Education and Training
4.9
Chemistry
4.4
Sociology and Anthropology
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Administrative
4.0
Mathematics
3.8
Administration and Management
3.4
Public Safety and Security
3.2
Philosophy and Theology
3.2
Law and Government
3.2
Communications and Media
3.0
Personnel and Human Resources
2.9
Telecommunications
2.6
Physics
2.4
Foreign Language
1.9
Economics and Accounting
1.7
Mechanical
1.7
Engineering and Technology
1.7
Sales and Marketing
1.6
Geography
1.6
Production and Processing
1.6
Transportation
1.5
Design
1.5
History and Archeology
1.4
Building and Construction
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1
Food Production
1.1

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Social

5.9

Investigative

4.9

Conventional

4.5

Realistic

4.0

Enterprising

2.0

Artistic

1.2