--- title: Celebrating PA Week 2026 with Northwest AHEC description: "Across North Carolina, PAs care for patients, strengthen healthcare teams, and help communities access the care they need.\n\nDuring PA Week, October 6–12, Northwest AHEC celebrates your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to your patients and colleagues. Thank you for the work you do every day!\n\nOur latest blog honors North Carolina’s PAs and highlights continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth, including clinical updates, interprofessional learning, and online options.\n\nRead the blog and explore your next learning opportunity!\n\n#PAWeek #NorthwestAHEC #ContinuingEducation #PhysicianAssistants" --- [What's New at NWAHEC](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog) # [Celebrating PA Week 2026 with Northwest AHEC](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/celebrating-pa-week-2026) Written by [Brooke Kochanski](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/author/brooke-kochanski) | Oct 8, 2026, 1:30:00 PM Across North Carolina, Physician Associates/Physician Assistants (PAs) play a vital role in helping patients navigate illness, supporting healthcare teams, and expanding access to care in communities across the state. During PA Week, October 6 through 12, 2026, we recognize the knowledge, compassion, and commitment you bring to that work every day. Northwest AHEC joins in celebrating North Carolina’s PAs and supports your ongoing learning through continuing education. This week is an opportunity to thank you for your service and highlight resources you can use throughout the year. ## Key Takeaways: PA Week in North Carolina - PA Week runs October 6 through 12, 2026, celebrating the profession’s contributions to patients, healthcare teams, and communities. - North Carolina’s PAs deserve recognition for their clinical expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to helping patients access healthcare. - Northwest AHEC offers continuing education opportunities that include clinical updates, interprofessional learning, and resources for ongoing professional development. - Learning formats include in-person activities, live webinars, and self-paced online education, helping you explore options that fit your schedule. - Review each activity’s target audience and credit information, then use the course catalog to choose your next learning opportunity. ## Recognizing North Carolina’s PAs during PA Week PA Week celebrates your contributions to patient care and the healthcare teams you work alongside. The [American Academy of Physician Associates](https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2026/09/aapa-announces-nationwide-events-for-pa-week-2026/) recognizes October 6 through 12 as a national celebration of PAs and PA students. Here in North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein’s official proclamation recognizes October 6 through 12, 2026, as PA Week across our state. It is a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge the PAs who care for patients, strengthen healthcare teams, and expand access to care. At Northwest AHEC, we appreciate your dedication to the patients and communities you serve. Your work deserves recognition during PA Week and throughout the year. ## Continuing education for PAs through Northwest AHEC Northwest AHEC provides [continuing professional development](https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/continuing-professional-education/northwest-ahec/continuing-professional-development) to help health professionals build clinical knowledge and learn alongside colleagues across disciplines. For PAs, that includes opportunities to explore evidence-based care and team-based practice. Our [self-paced online learning](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/onlinelearning) resources include Diabetes Performance Improvement in Primary Care, whose intended audience includes PAs. You can explore learning that connects with the clinical questions you encounter in practice. The [Southeastern Shock Symposium](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/shock-symposium) is another example of programming designed for PAs and other health professionals. Its credit information distinguishes in-person participation from livestream attendance, underscoring why activity-specific details matter. Our [CME offerings](https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/courses-and-events/search/CMEcatalog) cover several clinical topics. Before registering, review the target audience, learning objectives, format, and available credits. Confirm that the credit type meets your professional requirements rather than assuming every activity does. ## Explore the Northwest AHEC course catalog The [Northwest AHEC course catalog](https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/courses-and-events) brings our educational activities together so you can explore topics relevant to your practice. Visit the catalog to find out more about continuing education and identify your next learning opportunity. Northwest AHEC supports health professions education across the learning continuum. We invite you to make professional development part of your PA Week celebration and to share relevant opportunities with your colleagues. To North Carolina’s PAs: thank you for your clinical skill, your collaboration, and the care you bring to your communities every day. 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