Mission

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs. The University is committed to continuing its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations.

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Program Competencies and Performance Measures

PANCE Performance* *The CCPA program has received provisional accreditation The most recent PANCE score report is available here
Class	Graduation Year	Number first time takers	Program First Time Taker Pass Rate	National First Time Taker Pass Rate	% of Candidates Who Ultimately Passed PANCE
2023	2023	88	68%	92%	95%
2024	2024	80	55%	92%	85%
2025	2025	71	79%	91%	80%
2026	2026	——	——	——	——
2027	2027	——	——	——	——

Program Attrition

	Graduated Classes
	Class of 2023	Class of 2024	Class of 2025	Class of 2026
Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA)	90	90	90	90
Entering class size	90	90	90	89
Graduates	88	82	#	#
* Attrition rate	2%	8.89%	#	#
* Attrition Rate for Diverse Students	0%	9.4%	#	#
**Graduation rate	98%	91.11%	#	#

*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size.
**Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.
# No data yet available.

CCPA Program Goals

Goal 1: Matriculate a cohort of students from diverse backgrounds.+

Benchmark

Matriculate a greater national average, than other PA programs, of diverse and underrepresented students
Maintain an annual attrition rate of <10% of diverse and underrepresented students

Data Source

For Benchmark #1
1. PAEA PA Program race data from Program Report 36
2. U.S. 2020 Census information
3. NACHC Data Updated 2023
4. Program Demographic data from CCPA admissions materials
For Benchmark #2
1. Student attrition rates with demographic data

Results

CCPA Program Graduate Competencies

Medical Knowledge

MK1- Apply the knowledge of foundational medical sciences to provide appropriate, evidence-based, culturally competent patient care.

Clinical and Technical Skills

CTS1- Elicit a comprehensive, detailed, and accurate patient history.

CTS2- Perform an appropriate physical examination on a patient with accurate technique.

CTS3- Perform basic technical procedures used in primary care.

Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities

CRPS1a- Formulate a working diagnosis.

CRPS1b- Interpret diagnostic studies.

CRPS2- Formulate comprehensive patient management plans.

Interpersonal Skills

IS1- Demonstrate respectful, clear, and culturally competent communication with patients.

IS2- Communicate medical information accurately to members of the interprofessional healthcare team.

Professional Behaviors

PB1- Demonstrate an understanding of the guidelines that drive the PA profession.

PB2- Exhibit professional behaviors in interactions with patients and the healthcare team.

CCPA Program Competencies and Performance Measures