The RVU PA Program has adapted professional competencies from those utilized by the following medical education organizations: AAPA, ARC-PA, NCCPA, PAEA, AAMC, NBOME and AACOM. The Program has identified those competencies that will be measured throughout student training and associated them with clinical tasks that are core to physician assistant practice. These tasks are known as Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). The RVU PA program provides educational experiences to support student development of requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes corresponding with competence in each of the EPAs. Competence is measured along a developmental continuum across the entire curriculum. Expectations regarding learner progression are outlined within each course, ensuring clarity of expectations and mechanisms to evaluate student advancement toward competence.
The complete list of competencies are found on the website.