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Competencies and Outcomes

Task Diagnosis Course
Elicit a detailed history of pediatric, adult,and geriatric medical conditions. PA 510, 511, 551, 623, 652, Rotations
Perform an appropriate physical examination on a patient of any age. PA 510, 511, 623, Rotations
Order and/or interpret the reports of common diagnostic studies including
  • Blood tests for function of major organ systems
  • Urine tests for renal function and infection
  • ECGs for cardiac function
  • Pulmonary function tests for lung function
  • Bacteriology for infectious diseases
  • Common x-ray views of the chest, abdomen and extremities.
  • Reports of CT and MRI imaging
  • Audiometry
 PA 630, 631, 520, 621, 652, 551 and/or Rotations
Perform diagnostic procedures including:
Pneumatic tympanic membrane testing Pediatric rotation
Pelvic exams, PA 511, Rotations
Male genital exams PA 511, Rotations
Pap Smears PA 511, Rotations
Blood sample collection- venous, capillary Rotations
Cleansing of ear canals Rotations
Obtaining throat cultures Rotations
Stool for occult blood PA 510, Rotations
KOH Wet prep and analysis OB/Gyn Rotation

Monitoring Course
Implement patient management plans Rotations
Record progress notes PA 510, 511, Rotations
Participate in continuity of care Rotations

Therapeutic Course
Devise patient management plans PA 511, 551, 652, Rotations
Determine appropriate medications PA 532, 633, 520, 621, 622, 623, 624, 652, Rotations
Perform common procedures including
Intravenous catheter insertion Rotations
Administration of immunizations Pediatric Rotation
Joint/limb immobilization PA 621, Rotations
Suturing simple lacerations PA 621, Rotations
Wound cleansing and dressing Rotations
Assist with the following procedures:
Fetal activity testing Ob/Gyn Rotation
Fetal ultrasonography Ob/Gyn Rotation
Fetal monitor tracing interpretation Ob/Gyn Rotation
Infant resuscitation Ob/Gyn Rotation
Delivery Ob/Gyn Rotation
Episiotomy repair Ob/Gyn Rotation
Surgical procedures Ob/Gyn & Surgery Rotations
Resuscitation (CPR and ACLS) PA 621, Rotations

Patient education Course
Counsel patients regarding issues of
health promotion and disease prevention including: PA 625
Immunizations PA 623, Rotations
Injury prevention PA 623, Rotations
Tobacco and substance abuse cessation PA 520, Rotations
Sexually transmitted disease prevention PA 622, Rotations
Post operative nutrition and exercise PA 621, Rotations
Prevention of trauma PA 621. 623, Rotations
Informed consent PA 621, 622, 643, Rotations
Compliance with therapies PA 520, 551, 652, 621-25, Rotations

Referrals Course
Facilitate the referral of patients to other clinicians as appropriate PA 540, 652, 520, 621, 626 Rotations

Announcements

  • April 27 - Last Day of Classes
  • April 30 - May 4 - Final Exams
  • May 4 - Graduate School Commencement
  • May 5 - Undergraduate Commencement
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