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Program Competencies

Program Mission and Values | Curriculum Overview | Program Goals and Outcomes 
Program Competencies | PANCE Performance Summary Report | Program Attrition | Accreditation 

Medical Knowledge

  • Demonstrate the acquisition of broad-based medical knowledge in all major human organ systems  
  • Exhibit knowledge of health systems science that fosters the delivery of effective health care  

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

  • Elicit a medical history accurately and effectively  
  • Provide evidence-based basic counseling and patient education that is patient-centered
  • Provide concise and effective oral case presentations  
  • Demonstrate accurate medical record documentation  

Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving

  • Recognize emergent and urgent conditions and initiate care accordingly  
  • Develop and prioritize differential diagnoses  
  • Formulate patient-centered care plans by integrating findings from a medical history, physical examination and diagnostic studies to formulate patient-centered care plans  

Clinical and Technical Skills

  • Preform physical examinations appropriate for the patient presentation and setting
  • Interpret diagnostic studies necessary for the evaluation of common medical conditions  
  • Safely perform clinical procedures common to general medical practice

Professional Behaviors

  • Display professional and ethical behaviors consistent with the PA profession 

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