Course: Clinicals credits: 10

Course code
PHLM25STA
Name
Clinicals
Study year
2026-2027
ECTS credits
10
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
Coordinator
L.E.W. Koning
Modes of delivery
  • Work placement
Assessments
  • - Work placement

Learning outcomes

Medical Expert
Learning Outcome (final level):
The Physician Assistant can, based on both generalist and specialist medical knowledge, skills, and insights, carry out the medical diagnostic and treatment process in both routine and complex, specialized care situations.

Level 1
The student Physician Assistant can inventory single and composite patient problems, with an emphasis on systematically acquiring activating data obtained from anamnesis, physical examination, and additional diagnostics to arrive at a diagnosis and corresponding treatment and policy.

Communication
Learning Outcome (final level):
The Physician Assistant (PA) communicates effectively and empathetically with patients, relatives, and (healthcare) professionals. The PA collects, organizes, and shares relevant information, involves patients in treatment plans, and adapts communication to the situation. The PA carefully documents decision-making, considering patient safety and privacy.

Level 1
The student Physician Assistant (PA) maintains an empathetic and trusted therapeutic relationship, shares appropriate information about research and aftercare, communicates under the supervision of the practitioner, and collects relevant biopsychosocial and medical information about the request for help.

Collaboration
Learning Outcome:
The Physician Assistant (PA) works as an independently authorized medical care provider, effectively collaborating interprofessionally with other (healthcare) professionals, patients, and their relatives to deliver appropriate and safe care. The PA maintains professional relationships and ensures timely and adequate handovers to guarantee continuity and patient safety.

Level 1
The student Physician Assistant collaborates under supervision with (healthcare) professionals and contributes to the coordination of simple care processes, considering the expertise of colleagues and the wishes of patients and their relatives involved in decision-making to promote care continuity and collaboration.

Scientific Thinking
Learning Outcome (final level):
The Physician Assistant analyzes complex issues, critically assesses existing evidence, and conducts scientific research to implement substantiated improvements in healthcare.

Level 1
The student Physician Assistant applies the principles of EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) when assessing scientific literature to translate a professional practice issue into a relevant research question with an appropriate methodology.

Professionalism
Learning Outcome:
The PA acts independently, professionally, and ethically according to professional standards and regulations, is open to evaluation, and integrates feedback into their actions. In this way, the PA contributes to the application, development, and improvement of professional standards within healthcare.

Level 1
The student Physician Assistant (PA) develops as a beginning professional by acting independently, professionally, and ethically according to professional standards and regulations. The PA is open to evaluation and integrates feedback into their actions and functioning.

 

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  • Health, Care & Vitality