The Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant provides the
student the opportunity to become a major health care provider.
The program will prepare graduates
to:
Demonstrate competency in math, biology,
chemistry and knowledge of the physician assistant
profession.
- Demonstrate acquisition of a science and math knowledge
base.
- Explain and apply the scientific method.
- Describe the physician assistant profession including: history,
definition, scope of practice, laws and its place in the health
care system.
Demonstrate competency in the biomedical
sciences.
- Describe and explain human anatomy and physiology.
- Explain the pathology of disease, the essential nature, the
causes and the development of abnormal conditions.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of biochemistry
Illustrate and apply the ethical
principals of a health care practitioner.
- Explain the attributes of respect for self and others
- Demonstrate a knowledge of professional responsibility
- Explain the concepts of privilege, confidentiality, and
informed patient consent.
- Demonstrate a commitment to patient welfare.
Demonstrate an understanding of medical
knowledge.
- Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiology, patient
presentation, patient management, surgical principals, and
health promotion and disease prevention.
- Demonstrate a core knowledge of biomedical and clinical
sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient
care.
- Demonstrate an investigatory and analytical approach to
clinical situations.
Demonstrate oral and composition
communication
- Communicate and exchange information within a
meaningful context and with appropriate delivery encompassing
verbal, non-verbal and written exchange of information.
- Write cohesively using appropriate medical terminology
and anatomical landmarks in an organized and grammatically
correct format.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result
in effective information exchange with patients, families,
physicians, professional associates, and the health care
system.
Demonstrate fundamental competencies and
integration of clinical skills of a physician assistant.
- Perform age-appropriate patient assessment, evaluation, and
management.
- Demonstrate health care that is effective, patient centered,
timely, efficient and equitable for the treatment of health
problems and the promotion of wellness.
- Demonstrate professionalism through a high level of
responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient
population, and adherence to legal and regulatory
requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other
health care professionals and administrative personnel.