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Christopher Hackett

Assistant Teaching Professor

Christopher Hackett is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Physician Associate Program. He has been a full-time practicing PA since graduating from Kettering College PA Program in 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Thomas More University. Following his graduation from Thomas More University, he has worked in various anatomic pathology laboratories around the Cincinnati area as a histology technician, where he performed primary and advanced immunohistochemical staining. During this time Prof. Hackett utilized these acquired skills to contribute to various cancer research studies and gained an appreciation for how advancing his education would allow him to take his healthcare experience further.

After obtaining his Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, he practiced in both Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine settings. He is currently employed with Premier Health Vascular Surgeons, seeing patients within the outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting.

Since becoming a PA, Prof. Hackett has been a clinical preceptor within his various practices. Through these experiences, he realized that teaching ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs was quickly becoming a passion of his, and had the desire to prepare the next generation of PA ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs. He is excited to begin this new career path as part of a dynamic team of educators helping to educate and train future PA ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs.

Education and Training:

MPAS Kettering College – Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (2018)
Bachelor of Arts Thomas More University – Biology (2003)

Clinical Practice Experience:

Physician Associate, Miami Valley Hospital—Premier Vascular Surgeons 2021 – Present
Physician Associate, Emergency Medicine, Qualified Emergency Medicine Specialists
Physician Associate, Urgent Care Clinics

Current Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support

License History:

Ohio