How many credit hours are required to be a P.A.?

There's no single answer to how many credit hours are required to become a Physician Assistant (PA). The required credit hours for a PA program vary depending on the specific program. Most programs require a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite, which is typically 120 credit hours, but the *post-baccalaureate* PA program itself adds another significant number of credit hours, usually ranging from 50 to 60 credit hours, though some programs might have slightly more or less. Therefore, the total number of credit hours needed to become a PA will be considerably more than 120, typically in the 170-180 credit hour range or even more.