M.S. Physician Assistant
GOALS + OUTCOMES
GOALS + OUTCOMES
GOALS + OUTCOMES
Program goals
Program goals
Program goals
- Exceptional training
To prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into practice as a physician assistant to serve in all communities with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations. - Faith integration
To integrate biblical teaching into the medical curriculum so graduates are prepared to serve with integrity and compassion. - Leadership preparation
To train physician assistants who are collaborative leaders in their field, working with others to provide optimal medical care to patients. - Diverse learning
To provide an inclusive learning environment that enhances cultural competence and understanding of others.
- Exceptional training
To prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into practice as a physician assistant to serve in all communities with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations. - Faith integration
To integrate biblical teaching into the medical curriculum so graduates are prepared to serve with integrity and compassion. - Leadership preparation
To train physician assistants who are collaborative leaders in their field, working with others to provide optimal medical care to patients. - Diverse learning
To provide an inclusive learning environment that enhances cultural competence and understanding of others.
- Exceptional training
To prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into practice as a physician assistant to serve in all communities with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations. - Faith integration
To integrate biblical teaching into the medical curriculum so graduates are prepared to serve with integrity and compassion. - Leadership preparation
To train physician assistants who are collaborative leaders in their field, working with others to provide optimal medical care to patients. - Diverse learning
To provide an inclusive learning environment that enhances cultural competence and understanding of others.
Program outcomes
Program outcomes
Program outcomes
Program competencies
Program competencies
Program competencies
The NWC PA Program has defined competencies that all graduates must demonstrate prior to graduation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students in each of these competencies so that each graduate is ready for clinical practice.
The NWC PA Program has defined competencies that all graduates must demonstrate prior to graduation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students in each of these competencies so that each graduate is ready for clinical practice.
The NWC PA Program has defined competencies that all graduates must demonstrate prior to graduation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students in each of these competencies so that each graduate is ready for clinical practice.
NCCPA PANCE first-time pass rate
NCCPA PANCE first-time pass rate
NCCPA PANCE first-time pass rate
Effectiveness data
Effectiveness data
Effectiveness data
Student attrition
Student attrition
Student attrition
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northwestern College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2034. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northwestern College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2034. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northwestern College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2034. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/.