ÂÜÀòÂÒÂ×

David Atkins, DMSc, PA-C, LPC has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. David most recently served as the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and Clinic Medical Director, Psychiatry at Heritage Health, where they also held positions as the Vice President of Medical Services and Director of Psychiatric Services. Prior to that, they worked as a Physician Assistant, Psychiatry and Clinic Coordinator at the same organization. Before joining Heritage Health, David worked as a Physician Assistant, Neurology at St. Luke's Health System and as a Physician Assistant, Primary Care at Syringa Hospital & Clinics. Additionally, they have experience in the field of science as a Staff Scientist and Member of the Board of Directors at Sapidyne Instruments Inc.

David Atkins, DMSc, PA-C, LPC has a diverse education history. David obtained their Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree in Healthcare Leadership and Administration from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in the years 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, they completed their Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree at Idaho State University from 2011 to 2013. As for their counseling background, David earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Counseling from Boise State University between 2006 and 2009. David'sundergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Biology from The College of Idaho, which they completed from 2001 to 2005.

In addition to their educational achievements, David has obtained several certifications. David is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) as a Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C), which they obtained in August 2013. David later achieved the CAQ - Psychiatry certification by the same institution in November 2019. Furthermore, David holds a license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the Idaho Board of Licensure (Idaho BOL). While it is mentioned that they have obtained ACLS and BLS certifications, no specific details regarding the institution or year of obtaining these certifications are provided.