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 utilize 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 and Academic Catalog contain details of the curriculum.
There are a total of 122 credit hours required for program completion.