Competencies and student learning outcomes

Provide person-centered care that includes patient- and setting-specific assessment, evaluation, and management and healthcare that is evidence-based, supports patient safety, and advances health equity.

• 1.1 Elicit an appropriate history in any setting taking into consideration any patient specific factors.
• 1.2 Perform an appropriate physical examination of a patient in any setting taking into consideration any patient specific factors.
• 1.3 Recommend and perform general procedures of a PA as indicated in patient care.
• 1.4 Develop a prioritized differential diagnosis including diagnostic impression utilizing data gathered through history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• 1.5 Provide appropriate patient education based on diagnosis and patient specific factors.
• 1.6 Develop a tailored management plan based on probable diagnosis.

Demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.

• 2.1 Order and interpret routine diagnostic and screening tests based on history and physical examination findings.

• 2.2 Develop a comprehensive understanding of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan and in association with patient specific factors.

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals.

• 3.1 Communicate in a medically professional manner both orally and written with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
• 3.2 Exhibit effective, sensitive, and respectful communication (verbal and non-verbal) building rapport and trust.

Demonstrate the ability to learn and implement quality improvement practices by engaging in critical analysis of one’s own practice experience, the medical literature, and other information resources for the purposes of self-evaluation, lifelong learning, and practice improvement.

• 4.1 Engage in critical analysis of medical literature and other information sources to advance patient care.
• 4.2 Understand the impact of public health on PA practice.
• 4.3 Demonstrate understanding of the business of healthcare.

Demonstrate a commitment to practicing medicine in ethically and legally appropriate ways and emphasizing professional maturity and accountability for delivering safe and quality care to patients and populations.

• 5.1 Engage in inter-professional education to enhance patient care, collaboration, communication and teamwork in the clinical setting.
• 5.2 Understand qualifications for entry into PA practice and maintenance of practice requirements
• 5.3 Construct a plan for personal and professional wellness.
• 5.4 Demonstrate professional responsibility and integrity.