Curriculum
The Rocky Vista University (RVU) Physician Assistant (PA) Program curriculum is adapted from a competency-based model. This model is based on a system of medical education that focuses on outcomes. The curricular design, implementation, assessment of students, and evaluation of the program utilizes an organizing framework of competencies.
The PA Program is a 27-month curriculum developed and implemented under the authority of the Provost following approval by the PA Program Curriculum Committee and the RVU Institutional Curriculum Committee. The PA Program website contains details of the curriculum.
Class of 2024
Year I - Semester I (Fall)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27
Class of 2024
Year I - Semester II (Spring)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
29
Class of 2024
Year I - Semester III (Summer)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Class of 2024
Year II - Semester I (Fall)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Class of 2024
Year II - Semester II (Spring)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Class of 2024
Year II - Semester III (Summer)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Class of 2024
Year III - Semester I (Fall)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year I - Semester I (Fall)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year I - Semester II (Spring)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
29
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year I - Semester III (Summer)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year II - Semester I (Fall)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year II - Semester II (Spring)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year II - Semester III (Summer)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
Year III - Semester I (Fall)
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
122