University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Entry-level Section• The graduate will consistently adhere to the AOTA Code of Ethics and demonstrate professionalbehaviors during client interactions.• Graduates will use leadership and advocacy skills in professional practice and to contribute to oursociety.• The graduate will have the skills needed to independently use logical, creative occupationaltherapy skills to solve problems for their clients.Attitudes• The graduates will value life-long learning through intellectual inquiry.• The graduate will value the use of evidence in order to make clinical decisions that are in the bestinterest of the client.• Graduates will embrace the value of inter-professional education and teamwork.• The graduate will value the importance of optimal professional communication and buildingrapport with all types of people.• The graduate will value professionalism and ethical behavior.• Graduates will value being leaders and contributors to the profession of occupational therapy.• The graduate will value clinical reasoning that promotes flexible and creative problem solving.(from Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Learning Outcomes)• Prepare autonomous physical therapists who will utilize evidence-informed critical inquiry andeffective clinical skills in the examination diagnosis, and intervention to optimize participationacross the lifespan.• Graduate physical therapists who demonstrate empathetic, professional, and culturally competentbehavior that supports cooperative relationships with patients/clients, other health care providers,and the community.• Promote commitment to personal and professional development and lifelong learning activitiesrelated to a healthy and productive lifestyle.• Prepare doctoral graduates who can contribute to the growth and development of physical therapypractice through ethico-legal administration of services, patient advocacy, dedication to service tothe profession and the community.Master of Orthopaedic Physician AssistantThe mission of this program is to educate highly competent and compassionate Orthopaedic PhysicianAssistants who excel in meeting the health care needs of Orthopaedic Physicians across the United States.Program Learning Outcomes• Execute the skills necessary to assist in the triage, evaluation and treatment of patients withorthopaedic injuries and diseases• Perform standardized and non-standardized evaluation and assessment procedures for clients withorthopaedic conditions across the lifespan• Utilize effective clinical reasoning, judgment, and differential diagnosis skills to collaborate witha medical team on the best approach to comprehensive treatment• Plan evidence-based non-surgical and pharmacological treatment approaches in assisting theorthopaedic surgeon• Demonstrate technical skills for a wide variety of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to assistwith orthopaedic surgeries• Establish clearly written and verbal communication skills during patient interactions, professionalcommunications and for documentation purposes• Value ethical, legal and regulatory responsibilities of the profession• Demonstrate independent and life-long learning skills for contribution to the professionUniversity of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 56