Heather Opseth, M.P.A.S., PA-C
Assistant Director, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program
Additional Roles
Associate Professor, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program
Professional Training
- Diversity & Health Film Series Certificate of Completion, Des Moines University
- Institutional Review Board CITI Training, Des Moines University
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Mandatory Reporter Training
Professional Organizations
- Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), 2017 to present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), 2012 to present
Service
Community:
- Iowa State Fair Blood Pressure Screenings
- DMU Personal Wellness Profile Volunteer
- Meals for the Heartland Volunteer
- Lutheran Church of Hope, Waukee, Vacation Bible School Volunteer
- National Kidney Foundation Volunteer
- Water Source Protection Committee, City of Guthrie Center
- Main Street Guthrie Center Public Art Steering Committee
- Sports Physicals for Guthrie Center Schools
- People’s Health Center Free Breast Exam Clinic, Lincoln, NE
- Project Impact Volunteer, Union College
- Community Foot Clinic for Homeless, Lincoln, NE
- Lincoln Industries Employee Health Screenings Volunteer, Lincoln, NE
Professional:
- Des Moines University PA Admission Committee Chair, 2017 to Present
- Des Moines University CHS Bylaws and Nominating Committee Chair, 2017 to Present
- Des Moines University Strategic Action Plan Task Force member, 2018
- John Kerb Society, Union College, 2009-2012
| Education: |
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| Union College, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, High Distinction |
| Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA: Bachelor of Science; Majors: Biology and Psychology, Minor: General Science |
| Certifications: |
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| National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) |
| State of Iowa, Board of Physician Assistants |
| Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate |
| Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) |