Medical KnowledgeÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDemonstrate knowledge of the basic medical sciences.
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýApply knowledge of medical sciences to distinguish normal variations from disease.
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDevelop safe and appropriate management plans that prioritize clinical interventions based upon patient conditions.
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýDemonstrate the ability to make informed decisions about care of patients consistent with up-to-date scientific evidence and sound clinical judgement.
Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýInterpersonal and Communication Skills
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDemonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication that results in the exchange of information and collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.Ìý
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIncorporate sensitivity, honesty, and compassion in ethical conversations.
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýExhibit cultural competency for a diverse patient population including, but not limited to, diversity in gender, gender identity, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.ÌýÌý
Clinical and Technical Skills
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Perform and document a thorough and accurate history and physical exam across all age groups.
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýPerform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with attention to patient safety.
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýInterpret diagnostic laboratory and radiographic tests.
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýProvide patient education, counseling, resources, and referrals.Ìý
Professional Behaviors
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Adhere to the ethical and legal elements associated with professional practice and the evolving PA role. Ìý
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýRespect the privacy and autonomy of patients in making shared, informed decisions.
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýConvey compassion and sensitivity in patient interactions.
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDemonstrate professional accountability.
Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýClinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFormulate a differential diagnosis and working diagnosis based upon patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Ìý
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýOrder relevant diagnostic studies.
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDevelop effective treatment plans that include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýIdentify appropriate site of care for presenting conditions.ÌýÌý
5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýEvaluate patient outcomes for accuracy of diagnosis, effectiveness of interventions, and patient adherence to treatment plans.