Professional standards and the requirement to be ethical
Learning Objectives Upon the completion of this chapter and with further self-directed learning you are expected to be able to: • Locate the code of conduct, code of ethics and…
Mass Casualty Natural Disaster
Chapter Outline Principles of Triage Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, Nuclear, Explosives, and Environmental Incidents Chemical Disasters Biological Disasters Nuclear and Radiologic Disasters Improvised Nuclear Devices Radiologic Dispersal Devices (Dirty Bombs) Occupational…
Primer on Team-Based Learning
Chapter Outline Team-Based Learning Defined Why Team-Based Learning? Clues that Lectures may not be Working The Rationale for Team-Based Learning Overview of the Team-Based Learning Process Phase I: Preclass Preparation…
A Primer on Item Writing
Chapter Outline Components of a Classic Multiple-Choice Item Writing the Vignette Writing the Lead-in Question Writing the Options Avoiding Testwise Clues Peer Review of Items Posttest Review of Items Conclusion…
A Primer on Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline What is a Learning Objective? Why should we Have Learning Objectives? What are the Characteristics of Learning Objectives? How to Write Learning Objectives Format Common Errors and Pitfalls…
The Future of the Physician Assistant Profession
Chapter Outline Key Points As you have read the various sections and chapters in this book, the authors and editors hope you have learned about the history of the profession;…
Professional Service
Chapter Outline What is Professional Service? Why Should I Get Involved in Professional Service? How Can I Get Involved in Professional Service? Key Points The history of the physician assistant…
Rural Health Care
Chapter Outline Why You Should Read this Chapter What is Rural, and Why Does it Matter? Characteristics of Rural Populations and Communities Definitions of Rural Rural Demographics Aging Populations Minority…
Be a Physician Assistant Educator
Chapter Outline Academic Director Clinical Director Director of Admissions Research Director and Data Analyst Program Director Key Points Physician assistant (PA) education is an exciting potential career for practicing PAs…
Leadership Skills for Physician Assistants
Chapter Outline Selecting and Admitting Leaders Leadership for Clinicians Physician Assistants in Leadership A Leadership Skill Set for Physician Assistants Entry Into Leadership Benefits from Leadership Roles Conclusion Key Points…
