ECU PA Competencies

Medical Knowledge (K)

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving medical science to include instruction in basic sciences and clinical medicine covering all organ systems across the lifespan.

Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving (CR/PS)

Graduates will be able to develop management plans for acute, chronic, emergent, and preventative conditions.

Clinical and Technical Skills (CTS)

Graduates will be able to:

• Elicit an accurate medical history
• Perform an appropriate physical examination
• Formulate and prioritize a differential diagnosis based on the clinical presentation
• Accurately select and interpret common diagnostic studies based on the clinical presentation
• Perform basic procedural skills for the practice of primary care

Interpersonal Skills (IPS)

• Graduates will provide optimal patient care by applying communication skills that result in effective collaboration with colleagues, patients, and families.
• Graduates will demonstrate cultural awareness and incorporate shared decision making when developing management plans and providing patient education.

Professional Behaviors (P)

• Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of health system science to include the business of healthcare, patient safety, and risk management.
• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to evaluate care provided to patients using the incorporation of scientific evidence and ethical decision making.
• Graduates will demonstrate professional conduct, self-awareness, and resilience.