The role of the physician assistant is demonstrated in a wide range of organizational and clinical practice settings alongside physicians and other care providers.
The competencies within each of the domains that appear below have been adopted by the faculty of the IU MPAS program to communicate expected entry level of performance by graduates.
1. Perform clinical and technical skills including procedures with appropriate supervision.
2. Perform complete and focused physical examinations.
1. Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
2. Generate a differential diagnosis and select the most likely diagnosis.
3. Develop and carry out patient management plans.
4. Identify and perform learning activities that address one’s gaps in knowledge, skills, or attitudes.
1. Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their condition through medical history taking.
2. Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
3. Maintain clear, accurate, timely, and legible medical records.
1. Demonstrate the acquisition of broad-based medical knowledge in all major human organ systems.
Physician assistants in Indiana are regulated through the Physician Assistant Committee of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
Practicing as a PA in Indiana requires the following:
