Communicating appropriately and respectfully with psychiatric patients and their families and members of the interprofessional team
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Search for relevant information, utilizing appropriate data sources, and critically appraise to make evidence-based decisions in patient care Demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem-solving ability when managing the psychiatric patient
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Describe the indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, adverse effects and drug interactions of medications commonly used in psychiatry (including but not limited to antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, sedatives) Understand issues related to quality in a healthcare setting
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Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement Project
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Utilize the PAEA Core Tasks and • Functions list found at https://paeaonline.org/assessment /core-tasks-and-objectives/ and apply to each of the psychiatric conditions outlined at https://paeaonline.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/03/eor-psychtopiclist-20200309.pdf Demonstrate care that is appropriate in all patient encounters
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Work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team Exhibit reliability, accountability, and dependability Exhibit an understanding of the physician assistant profession and the role of PA Demonstrate empathetic and respectful behaviors Demonstrates and identifies appropriate ethical behavior and attitudes Develop skills necessary for life-long learning
Demonstrate care that is effective, safe, equitable, and high quality
Identify pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities as they relate to patients with mental illnesses to include understanding the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions Identify the value of quality improvement initiatives
Determine the etiologies, risk factors and epidemiology for psychiatric conditions Identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric conditions Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage psychiatric patients Demonstrate care that is effective, safe, equitable and high quality
