Can physician Assistant student perform an invasive procedure?
Normally, Physicians Assistants students can do whatever procedure their Preceptor is skilled in doing which they will assist in later. So, if your Physician Preceptor is a surgeon who is skilled in doing CVP lines, then they can supervise you in doing one, so you can assist them better when you are hired by them. It is part of your training. If your Physician Preceptor is a GP or Psychiatrist, it may be considered malpractice for them to supervise a Central Venous line being placed. So, the real question is what is your Preceptor skilled in doing and will this training help you do a better job as a physicians assistant.
