Course Schedules

Curriculum

The Rocky Vista University (RVU) Physician Assistant (PA) Program curriculum is adapted from a competency-based model. This model is based on a system of medical education that focuses on outcomes. The curricular design, implementation, assessment of students, and evaluation of the program utilizes an organizing framework of competencies.

The PA Program is a 27-month curriculum developed and implemented under the authority of the Provost following approval by the PA Program Curriculum Committee and the RVU Institutional Curriculum Committee. The PA Program website contains details of the curriculum.