Physician Assistant Program Student Handbook

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK 2200 Hickory Box 16236 Abilene, Texas 79601 www.hsutx.edu/pa Page 1 of 68 updated 4/13/21 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: ....................................................................................................................... 4 PA PROFESSION / HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY PA PROGRAM: ........................ 4 ARC-PA STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES ..................................................................... 5 UNIVERSITY MISSION, PROGRAM MISSION, PROGRAM GOALS: ............................ 6 ADMISSIONS: .............................................................................................................................. 7 ADVANCED PLACEMENT: ...................................................................................................... 7 TECHNICAL STANDARDS: ..................................................................................................... 8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: ...................................................................................... 9 HSU PA PROGRAM COMPETENCIES: ............................................................................... 11 DEGREE PLAN .......................................................................................................................... 12 HSU PA PROGRAM – COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ............................................................. 13 CURRICULUM GRAPHIC ...................................................................................................... 19 TEXTBOOKS AND EQUIPMENT: ......................................................................................... 22 TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAM: ..................................................................................... 23 FINANCIAL INFORMATION: ................................................................................................ 23 DRESS CODE: ............................................................................................................................ 27 FACULTY HOUR MEETINGS: .............................................................................................. 27 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY:.................................................................................................. 27 IDENTIFICATION: ................................................................................................................... 28 CONTACT INFORMATION: .................................................................................................. 28 RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION: ......................................................................... 28 POLICY REGARDING FACULTY HEALTHCARE: .......................................................... 28 HEALTH, IMMUNIZATIONS AND HEALTH INSURANCE: ........................................... 29 STUDENT RECORDS: .............................................................................................................. 30 LIABILITY INSURANCE: ....................................................................................................... 31 SECURITY CLEARANCE / BACKGROUND CHECKS: .................................................... 31 DRUG SCREENING: ................................................................................................................. 31 DISCRIMINATION / HARASSMENT POLICY ................................................................... 32 EMPLOYMENT: ........................................................................................................................ 32 PROFESSIONALISM & ETIQUETTE DURING ZOOM MEETINGS ............................. 33 UNIVERSITY OFFICES, FACILITIES AND SERVICES: .................................................. 35 UNIVERSITY POLICIES: ........................................................................................................ 38 DIDACTIC PHASE TECHNICAL PROCEDURE CHECKLIST: ...................................... 39 CLINICAL PHASE TECHNICAL PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS: ............................. 40 CLINICAL YEAR STUDENT TRACKING: .......................................................................... 41 CLINICAL SCHEDULES: ........................................................................................................ 41 Page 2 of 68 updated 4/13/21 PRECEPTOR POLICY: ............................................................................................................ 42 CLASS ATTENDANCE: ........................................................................................................... 42 TARDY POLICY ........................................................................................................................ 42 COURSE EVALUATIONS ....................................................................................................... 44 ACADEMIC POLICIES: ........................................................................................................... 45 REMEDIATION: ........................................................................................................................ 45 The formal academic remediation process for the DIDACTIC year is as follows: 46 The formal academic remediation process for the CLINICAL year is as follows: 49 PRECEPTOR EVALUATIONS: .............................................................................................. 49 CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS: ................................................................................................... 49 OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) ................................ 49 END OF ROTATION (EOR) EXAMINATIONS: .................................................................. 50 SUMMATIVE EXAMINATIONS: ........................................................................................... 50 EARLY CONCERN NOTE / LETTERS OF CONCERN: .................................................... 53 LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY: ............................................................................................ 54 DECELERATION POLICY: .................................................................................................... 55 WITHDRAWAL DURING A SEMESTER: ............................................................................ 55 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY: ...................................................................................... 56 GRADE REPORTS: ................................................................................................................... 57 GRADE APPEAL PROCESS / GRIEVANCE: ....................................................................... 58 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:........................................................................................ 60 CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:................................................................................... 61 INFECTIOUS DISEASE / ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: ............................................ 62 TEACHING OUT POLICY: ..................................................................................................... 64 APPENDIX A .............................................................................................................................. 65 APPENDIX B .............................................................................................................................. 66 APPENDIX C .............................................................................................................................. 67 APPENDIX D .............................................................................................................................. 68 Page 3 of 68 updated 4/13/21 HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this handbook is to provide the Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant student with the policies and procedures of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. This information includes the academic and professional standards and expectations reflected in University and Program policies. Adherence to these policies is important for progression through the program as well as maintenance of a beneficial learning environment for all members of the Program. The policies and procedures outlined in this handbook applies to all students regardless of their location or timing in the program. PA PROFESSION / HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY PA PROGRAM: Physician Assistants (PA) are healthcare professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician collaboration. Physician Assistants graduate from an accredited physician assistant educational program and are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Within the physician/PA relationship, Physician Assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The clinical role of Physician Assistants includes primary and specialty care in medical and surgical practice settings in rural, urban and suburban areas. Physician Assistant practice is primarily patient care-centered but may also include educational, research, or administrative activities. The Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program is a graduate level, professional Program designed to produce clinicians who are committed to provide exceptional, compassionate, individualized patient care, serve their communities, advance the profession and engage in life-long learning and professional development. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination

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