![]() ![]() The ARC-PA protects the interests of the public and PA While programs differ inĭesign, sequencing, content, and degree, they all must comply with minimal benchmarksįor accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of PhysicianĪssistants (ARC-PA). Today, there are more than 134 programs offering professionalĬertificates, baccalaureate degrees, and master’s degrees. Credentials and standards of education is a hallmark of the Healthcare providers who perform evaluative, diagnostic and therapeutic skills under the Today, Physician Assistants (PAs) are formally educated, nationally certified PACKRAT appears to predict student outcome on the PANCE. Significant relationship between PACKRAT scores and PANCE performance (P<0.001).Ĭonclusion: PACKRAT scores are strongly correlated with PANCE performance. PACKRAT and PANCE scores showed correlation coefficients of 0.602 (P<0.001) for Results: Combined correlations of the class of 2003-2004 between Of PACKRAT results with respect to passing the PANCE was accomplished using linear The relationship between the scores wasĮvaluated by determination of the correlation coefficient. Raw scores (administered after graduation). The data of interests included PACKRAT 1 (administered at the end of theįirst year), PACKRAT 2 (administered at the end of the second year), and PANCE exam Scores served as a predictor of PANCE scores for Wichita State University PA classesĢ003-2004. Methodology: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether PACKRAT exam PA, practice exams like the Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating andĪssessment Tool (PACKRAT) may be a good predictor for PANCE performance. Knowing that program completion and PANCE completion are required to practice as a In addition, programs must adequately prepare students for successfulĬompletion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). Results: Combined correlations of the class of 2003-2004 between PACKRAT and PANCE scores showed correlation coefficients of 0.602 (P.Introduction: The ultimate goal for physician assistant programs is to provide the rightĪmount of education and clinical experience for preparation of their students for clinical Analysis of the predictive value of PACKRAT results with respect to passing the PANCE was accomplished using linear regression. The relationship between the scores was evaluated by determination of the correlation coefficient. The data of interests included PACKRAT 1 (administered at the end of the first year), PACKRAT 2 (administered at the end of the second year), and PANCE exam raw scores (administered after graduation). Methodology: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether PACKRAT exam scores served as a predictor of PANCE scores for Wichita State University PA classes 2003-2004. Knowing that program completion and PANCE completion are required to practice as a PA, practice exams like the Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT) may be a good predictor for PANCE performance. ![]() In addition, programs must adequately prepare students for successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). ![]() Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C) Department of Physician AssistantĪbstract Introduction: The ultimate goal for physician assistant programs is to provide the right amount of education and clinical experience for preparation of their students for clinical practice. Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C, Chair and Associate Professor Department of Physician Assistant _ PA Program Faculty Advisor (Richard D. Wilson entitled PACKRAT: A predictor of success on the PANCE be accepted as partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Physician Assistant. We hereby recommend that the research project prepared under our supervision by Derek E. Wichita State University College of Health Professions Department of Physician Assistant PACKRAT: A Predictor of Success on the PANCEĪ project presented to the Department of Physician Assistant of Wichita State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Physician Assistant ![]()
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