Mission, Vision & Program Goals
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Kettering College physician assistant studies program is to provide, in a faith-based environment, the academic and clinical experience necessary to develop competent, empathetic professional healthcare providers who are passionate about service and advocacy for diverse patient populations.
VISION FOR THE PA PROGRAM
The physician assistant course of study will produce outstanding new physician assistants. Using innovative learning methods and a commitment to mentor and empower students, Kettering College educates its PA students to exhibit the highest standards of intellectual, ethical, and spiritual maturity. They exemplify professional excellence and leadership in meeting the challenges of the profession in an evolving healthcare environment.
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MPAS Program Goals
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Academic and Clinical Success
Graduates will possess essential medical knowledge and aptitude for continued professional growth.
Measured by:
- End of Rotation Exam (EORE) performance by discipline > the National Mean
- At or Above National Average 5-Year First-Time Taker PANCE Performance
End of Rotation Exam Performance By Discipline Standard Deviation From The National Mean Rotation 2021 2022 2023 2024 Women’s Health 0.33 0.11 0.34 0.68 Behavioral Health 0.22 0.35 0.6 0.22 Pediatrics 0.63 0.19 0.76 0.43 Internal Medicine 0.54 0.44 0.58 0.68 General Surgery 0.46 0.72 0.85 0.66 Family Medicine 0.43 0.25 0.4 0.57 Emergency Medicine 0.47 0.35 0.53 0.71 -1 = 1 standard deviation below the mean, 0 = mean, +1 = 1 standard deviation above the mean This table demonstrates that the program has achieved the goal of the average EORE score greater than or equal to the national average each year for each discipline.
At or Above National Average 5-Year First-Time Taker PANCE Performance
5YR-First-Time PANCE Pass Rate ProgramReport (2023)
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Professionalism
Graduates will act with integrity and respect for others.
Measured by:
- Preceptor evaluation of students > to benchmark
- Wright State University OSCE Professionalism Performance > to benchmark
- End of Program student professionalism survey > to benchmark
Preceptor Evaluation of Students 2021 2022 2023 2024 Integrity & Ethical Behavior 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 Practice within the scope of abilities 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 Accepted responsibility and followed through on tasks 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 4-point Likert Scale (1 Needs remediation, 2 Below what is expected, 3 Expected for current level of training, 4 Equivalent to graduate) Program Benchmark: 3 Wright State University OSCE Professionalism Performance 2021 2022 2023 2024 Demonstrating caring and respectful behaviors 6.4 6.1 7.0 6.3 Exemplify professional behavior 6.2 6.6 7.5 6.7 9-point Likert scale (1-3 unacceptable, 4-6 acceptable, 7-9 superior), Program Benchmark: 4 Kettering College End of Program Student Professionalism Survey 2021 2022 2023 2024 Composure under difficult circumstances 3.9 3.5 3.6 3.5 Adaptability/Flexibility 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 Timeliness with assignment deadlines 3.7 3.5 3.5 3.6 Communication and listening skills 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.6 Attendance & Participation in class activities 3.9 3.5 3.5 3.6 4-point Likert scale (1 strongly disagree, 2 disagree, 3 agree, 4 strongly agree), Program Benchmark 3 -
Effective Interpersonal Communication Skills
Graduates will effectively utilize interpersonal communication skills to provide patient-centered care.
Measured by:
- Preceptor surveys of students > to benchmark
- WSU OSCE standardized patients’ interpersonal skills ratings > to benchmark
Preceptor Survey of Student Interpersonal Communication Skills 2021 2022 2023 2024 Communicate effectively with patients and their families 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.8 Communicate well and work effectively with other members of the healthcare team 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 Presents a summary of relevant medical information in a concise and clear format to other clinicians 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.6 4-point Likert Scale (1 Failure, 2 unsatisfactory, 3 satisfactory, 4 superior), Program Benchmark: 2.5 WSU OSCE Standardized Patient Interpersonal Communication Skills 2021 2022 2023 2024 Use effective listening and nonverbal communication skills 6.2 6.9 7.1 6.3 Communicate effectively so patients can understand 6.2 7.1 7.3 6.5 Elicit and accurate history 6.0 6.3 7.1 6.3 9-point Likert scale (1-3 unacceptable, 4-6 acceptable, 7-9 superior), Program Benchmark: 4 -
Safe and Effective Procedural Skills
Graduates will safely and effectively perform procedural interventions when indicated.
Measured by:
- Preceptor evaluations > to benchmark
- Successful completion of core procedural competencies*
- WSU OSCE & Kettering College procedural check-off grade > to benchmark
Preceptor Evaluation of Students Procedural Skills 2021 2022 2023 2024 Demonstrates procedural skills appropriate to level of training of PA student 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.7 Completion of core procedural competencies 100% 100% 100% 100% 4-point Likert Scale (1 Needs remediation, 2 Below what is expected, 3 Expected for current level of training, 4 Equivalent to graduate) Program Benchmark: 3 *All students are required to successfully complete core procedural competencies as measured by their clinical preceptor Wright State University OSCE & Kettering College Procedural Check-off 2021* 2022* 2023** 2024** ECG Radiographic Interpretation Performance 89% 87% 86% 86% Suture Skills Check-off 100% 100% 100% 100% *Program Benchmark: 80% grade ** Program Benchmark: 70% grade -
Service Learning
Graduates will demonstrate compassion, integrity, sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population and healthcare settings.
Measured by:
- Students will participate in a minimum of 40 service learning hours during the course of the program.
- 80% of graduates will experience at least one supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) in an underserved area
Student Participation in Service Learning* ** Classes 2021 2022 2023 2024 Avg. 100% 100% 100% 100% * Service learning is defined as active participation in professional organizations (OAPA, AAPA, PAEA), engagement in KC PA Clinton Trott Society leadership or events, active service participation in local and global community organizations and events. **The class of 2021 and 2022 was required to participate in 10 hours of service learning during the didactic year. The PA program decided to increase the service-learning hour requirement to 40 hours during the didactic year beginning with the classes of 2023, 2024.
Supervised Clinical Practice Experience In An Underserved Area* Classes 2021 2022 2023 2024 Avg. 91% 100% 100% 100% * Underserved is defined as rural and Veterans Administration sites and health care populations which are disadvantaged because of ability to pay, ability to access care, or other disparities for reasons of race, religion, language group or social status.
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