Technical Standards
1.0 Observation
Skills Technical Standard
| 1.01 |
Demonstrate sufficient attention and
accuracy in observation skills (visual, auditory, and tactile) in the lecture
hall, laboratory, patient’s bedside, and outpatient settings. |
|
1.02 |
Indicators
include but are not limited to these examples: |
| a. |
Accurate observations of a
patient near and at a distance; recognizing non-verbal and verbal signs. |
| b. |
Accurate identification of
changes in color of fluids, skin, and culture media. |
| c. |
Accurate visualization and
discrimination of text, numbers, patterns, graphic illustrations, and
findings on X-ray and other imaging texts. |
2.0 Communication Skills Technical Standard
|
2.01 |
Demonstrate effective
communication skills with all ages and genders of patients, varying
degrees and types of infirmities, and varying cultures, ethnicities and
personalities. |
| 2.02 |
Indicators include but are not limited to these examples: |
| a. |
Clear, efficient, and intelligible
articulation of verbal language. |
| b. |
Legible, efficient, and
intelligible written English language. |
| c. |
Accurate and efficient
reading skills (English language). |
| d. |
Accurate and efficient
expressive and receptive communication skills. |
| e. |
Ability to prepare and
communicate concise oral and written summaries of patient encounters. |
| f. |
Ability to accurately follow
oral and written directions. |
3.0 Critical Reasoning Skills Technical
Standard
| 3.01 |
Demonstrate
critical reasoning skills, including, but not limited to, intellectual,
conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities. |
| 3.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
| a. |
Demonstrate ability to
measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate, and synthesize
information. |
| b. |
Demonstrate ability to
acquire, retain, and apply new and learned information. |
| c. |
Demonstrate appropriate
judgment in patient assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, evaluation and
intervention, including planning, time management, and use of resources. |
4.0 Motor And Sensory
Function Technical Standard
| 4.01 |
Demonstrate
sufficient motor and sensory function to perform typical functions of
physician assistants, including, but not limited to, physical examinations,
treatment interventions, and general care of patients. |
| 4.02 |
Indicators
include but are not limited to these examples: |
| a. |
Functional and sufficient
sensory capacity (visual, auditory, and tactile) to adequately perform a
complete physical examination and elicit information gained from proper
use of examination tools and procedures. |
| b. |
Execute motor movements to
assess patients, provide patient care, and participate in basic diagnostic
and therapeutic maneuvers and procedures. |
| c. |
Execute motor movements that
demonstrate safety and efficiency in the various learning settings, i.e.,
classroom, laboratories, and clinical settings, including appropriate
negotiation of self and patients in-patient care environments. |
| d. |
Accurately discern and
evaluate various components of the spoken voice (pitch, intensity,
timbre), percussive notes, and auscultatory findings. |
| e. |
Properly use clinical instruments
and devices for therapeutic intervention including, but not limited to, tuning
forks, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, Doppler devices, catheters, tubes,
etc.
|
| f. |
Physical stamina sufficient
to complete the rigorous course of didactic and clinical study, which may
include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and/or rapid ambulation. |
5.0 Behavioral
And Social Attributes Technical Standard
|
5.01 |
Demonstrate
the behavioral and social attributes vital to participation in a professional
program and service as a practicing professional physician assistant. |
| 5.02 |
Indicators
include but are not limited to these examples: |
| a. |
Possess the emotional health
required for full utilization of mental faculties (judgment, orientation,
affect, and cognition). |
| b. |
Ability to develop mature
and effective professional relationships with faculty, patients, the
public, and other members of the health care team. |
| c. |
Possess personal qualities
that facilitate effective therapeutic interactions (compassion, empathy,
integrity, honesty, benevolence, confidentiality). |
| d. |
Demonstrate impartial
motives, attitudes, and values in roles, functions, and relationships. |
| e. |
Ability to monitor and react
appropriately to one’s own emotional needs and responses. |
| f. |
Display appropriate
flexibility and adaptability in the face of stress or uncertainty
associated with clinical encounters and clinical environments. |
| g. |
Compliance with standards,
policies, and practices set forth in MPA
Academic Student Handbook. |
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