MPAS Graduate Competencies
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Kettering College PA graduate competencies are guided by the Competencies of the PA Profession published by the American Academy of Physician Assistants and by the program’s own mission and goals. The competencies are divided into the five broad categories noted below. In the last four months of the educational program, each student must demonstrate proficiency in each of the twenty-six competencies in order to graduate.
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MPAS Graduate Competencies
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Patient-Centered Medical Knowledge
Graduates of the KC PA program will:
- Demonstrate adequate medical knowledge across the age and body system spectrum.
- Correctly order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Utilize screening recommendations for disease prevention.
- Create an appropriate differential diagnosis.
- Recognize indications for therapeutic interventions and manage patients effectively using evidence-based guidelines.
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Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Graduates of the KC PA program will:
- Appropriately document information regarding patient care.
- Use interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with others.
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Patient-Centered Clinical Care
Graduates of the KC PA program will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for obtaining an accurate patient history.
- Demonstrate knowledge of techniques and clinical reasoning in physical exams.
- Make an appropriate referral and/or follow-up plan for patients.
- Demonstrate caring and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients.
- Competently perform medical and surgical procedures considered essential in primary care.
- Demonstrate empathetic professional health care that is passionate about service and advocacy for diverse patient populations.
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Professional and Legal Aspects of Health Care
Graduates of the KC PA program will:
- Evaluate the impact of legal and regulatory requirements of the practice of medicine.
- Exemplify professional behavior as expected of a PA.
- Address personal strengths and weaknesses appropriately.
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Health Care Finance & Systems
Graduates of the KC PA program will:
- Describe the funding sources and payment systems that provide coverage for patient care.
- Appraise the systems that aid in providing optimal quality health care (global, national, local).
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