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2. Graduate Competencies/ Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Knowledge-based Outcomes

  • Integrate and apply their knowledge of the basic sciences and clinical medicine to the care of patients.
  • Differentiate between normal and abnormal signs, symptoms, and diagnostic studies results.
  • Understand the psychological, socioeconomic, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of the patient’s experience of health and disease and utilize the information in the development of appropriate plans of care.
  • Identify the appropriate interventions for treatment and prevention of medical and mental health conditions.
  • Promote healthy living behaviors through patient education and counseling.

 

Skills-based Outcomes

  • Gather and document essential and accurate patient information.
  • Competently perform physical examination and basic diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures on patient across the lifespan.
  • Interpret, assess, and integrate history and physical exam findings and diagnostic study results in the diagnosis and management of common medical and psychiatric conditions.
  • Apply the principles of clinical reasoning and evidence-based medicine to critically evaluate and manage clinical problems.
  • Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families/caregivers, and members of the health care team to provide competent comprehensive patient- centered care across the lifespan.
  • Keep abreast of the evolving practice of medicine through a dedication to life-long learning and enhancement of one’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes as a PA.
  • Effectively advocate for patients and the PA profession.

 

Affective Outcomes

  • Continually assess and demonstrate self-reflective practice and an awareness of one’s own implicit bias and recognize its potential effect on the care of patients.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the patient’s values, culture, age, gender, and abilities.
  • Demonstrate respect, compassion, and accountability to patients and society.
  • Create and sustain sound professional and ethical relationships with patients and members of the health care team.
  • Demonstrate emotional resilience and flexibility with an awareness of the importance of maintaining one’s own well-being.