Physician Assistant Studies, MS

The expected Program Learning Outcomes for this degree are:

• Application of Scientific Concepts - Apply the basic scientific concepts as applies to the pathophysiologic nature of disease.
• Health Care Systems - Demonstrate communication and documentation of patient interactions a manner that is compliant with system and billing requirements.
• PA Profession and Practice - Identify the role of life-long learning in PA practice and exhibit values of respect, compassion and integrity in all areas of practice and interprofessional interactions.
• Patient centered treatment and management - Propose pharmaceutical therapeutic treatment regimen based on current guidelines.
• Principles of Physical Examination - Demonstrate the ability to assess a patient with history and physical examination.
• Role of Differential Diagnosis - Assimilate relevant data gathered during patient encounter to formulate a differential diagnosis.
• Utilization of Diagnostic Studies - Integrate laboratory and diagnostic studies with history and physical examination findings in order to further define diagnosis.