Which of the following accredits PA education programs?

• A. NCCPA
• B. AMA
• C. ARC-PA
• D. AAPA

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to know who has the authority to accredit PA education programs. The correct answer is the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, the organization that evaluates PA programs to ensure they meet established standards for curriculum, faculty, facilities, and outcomes and then grant accreditation. This role is about program quality and readiness, not about individual credentials.

Other organizations operate in different roles. The NCCPA handles certification of individual PAs after they complete an accredited program, not the accreditation of the programs themselves. The American Medical Association is a broad professional organization and does not accredit PA educational programs. The American Academy of Physician Assistants is a professional association that advocates for PAs and supports the profession, but it does not accredit PA programs.