Heather Opseth, M.P.A.S., PA-C

Additional Roles
Associate Professor, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program

About

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:
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:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
State of Iowa, Board of Physician Assistants
Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Ozdemir, D., Opseth, H., & Taylor, H. (2019) Leveraging Learning Analytics for Student Reflection and Course Evaluation. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-11-2018-0253
Silkman, D., Opseth, H., Haupts, B., Chunfa, J. (2018, December). Seated Press Test in the Evaluation of Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures: A New Exam Criterion. Poster presented at Des Moines University Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA.
Opseth, H. (2012) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Depression: An Analysis of Maintenance and Relapse Durability. Paper and presentation to peers at Union College.

Awards and Honors

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