The Program utilizes several measurable domains drawn from the ARC-PA accreditation standards to monitor students throughout the didactic and clinical phase to ensure that each student is making progress toward meeting the Program’s competencies prior to graduation and is remediating any deficits in a timely manner. The LMU-Tampa PA Program graduate competencies are as follows:
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GRADUATES OF THE LMU-TAMPA PA PROGRAM WILL BE ABLE TO:
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Medical Knowledge
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- MK1- Integrate a broad knowledge of medical science to accurately interpret patient history findings.
- MK2- Integrate a broad knowledge of medical science to accurately interpret physical examination findings.
- MK3- Integrate a broad knowledge of medical science to accurately analyze and interpret diagnostic and screening tests.
- MK4- Integrate a broad knowledge of medical science to accurately recommend medical care plan to include, pharmacological intervention, patient education, and patient counseling.
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Clinical and Technical Skills
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- CT1- Compile and document detailed patient histories and clinical encounters with clarity and accuracy.
- CT2- Execute patient physical examinations using accurate technique.
- CT3- Perform basic clinical procedures using accurate technique.
- CT4- Access and interpret current evidence-based medical literature and integrate the findings into clinical decisions.
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Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities
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- CRPS1- Integrate clinical encounter findings with diagnostic study data to formulate and prioritize a differential diagnosis.
- CRPS2- Correlate clinical data to recommend specific diagnostic studies that will aid in diagnostic evaluation of patients.
- CRPS3- Interpret patients’ clinical data to formulate comprehensive patient management plans.
- CRPS4- Identify and appropriately respond to life-threatening findings and potential health risks during clinical encounters.
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Interpersonal Skills
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- IS1- Gather information from and deliver clear, patient-centered, culturally sensitive counseling to patients and their families.
- IS2- Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interprofessional health care team.
- IS3- Demonstrate respectfulness during interactions with patients and the health care team through active listening.
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Professional Behaviors
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- PB1- Provide patient-centered care by showing sensitivity and responsiveness to patient needs and concern for patient welfare.
- PB2- Demonstrate self-awareness by self-critiquing personal knowledge gaps and setting personal goals for improvement.
- PB3- Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and strong work ethic by exhibiting adaptability, reliability, and initiative.
- PB4-Identify professional limitations as a PA and demonstrate the initiative to seek assistance when needed.
- PB5- Demonstrate a knowledge of ethical and legal standards and of PA advocacy processes that guide the profession.
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{A3.11b}. * The Lincoln Memorial Tampa PA Program intends to publish evidence of goal achievement here after the initial cohort of students matriculates and graduates.
