Pentecost University
BSc - Physician Assistant Studies
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Programme Overview
Welcome to the Physician Assistant Studies programme.
This is a 4-year programme leading to the award of BSc. Physician Assistant Studies. The programme is designed to train a critical group of professionals who are often the first line of management of patients and ideally work under the supervision of a qualified physician. The PA works in primary care and specialty care roles in both rural and urban settings.
They also have a role to play in preventive Medicine, as well as in educational, research, and administrative activities. Graduates from the PA programme are certified by the Ghana Medical and Dental Council to exercise a level of autonomy in the performance of clinical responsibilities within Ghana’s health care delivery system.
The first two years of the programme are dedicated to preparing the student to cover foundational sciences and introduction to the profession. The third and fourth years focus on professional training. Students will be trained to take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, formulate a working diagnosis and implement a treatment/management plan.
In the third year, the student will learn about Preventive Medicine, Evidence-Based Medicine, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Diagnostic Methods, Health Administration as well as the foundation of Clinical Medicine. The final year will be predominantly cover clinical clerkships. Students will do clerkships in the major medical disciplines, including Internal Medicine, Surgery and its allied fields, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine and Primary Care. These clerkships will be done in primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities, under the supervision of specialists in the health institutions. The acquisition of surgical skills in both Surgery and Obstetrics will be particularly emphasized, in addition to the Primary Care and Family Medicine elements of the course.
There are vocational training periods during the long vacations, during which the student will learn and develop practical skills. Each student will undertake a research project in an area of Clinical. The PA programme is suited for the student who has an interest in Medicine and a desire to care for the sick.
At the end of the programme, the PA degree holder should be able to:
1. Manage sub-district health activities and resources such as personnel, drugs and equipment
2. Assess the health status of community members, diagnose the sick and appropriately manage them using available resources and to give relevant operational support at the district level.
3. Identify cases of emergencies and cases beyond his scope of knowledge and skills and make referrals to the district level.
4. Educate the patient and the community on disease prevention, family planning, child health care and nutrition.
5. Identify community health problems and conduct research and communicate findings to community members as part of problem-solving activities.
6. Prepare and communicate regular reports on the primary health care (PHC) activities to the district health authority.
7. Assist the medical doctor to improve the care of patients at all levels.
Domestic Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
SSCE Holders
Six (6) passes including:
Core English, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three (3) Electives in relevant subjects
Applicants should have an aggregate score of 6 – 24 in the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations.
WASSCE Holders
Six (6) Credits including:
Core English, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three (3) Electives in relevant subjects
Applicants should have an aggregate score of 6 – 36 in the WASSCE
Both SSSCE and WASSSCE Holders
Candidates with a combination of the two grading systems shall be treated on a case-by-case basis.
‘A’ Level Holders
Five (5) Credit passes in GCE ‘O’ Level Examination, including:
English Language, and Mathematics, and Three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects.
A pass in the General paper is required.
Mature Applicants
Must be at least 25 years old and above at the time of submitting the application
Must have at least two years of relevant work experience
must pass a written examination and an interview conducted by the College for Mature Applicants.
Other Certificate Holders
Holders of:
City and Guilds
Senior Stenography certificate
Private Secretary
and any other Certificates in related subject deemed equivalent to the above-mentioned certificates can also apply to be considered on merit
Diploma and Professional Certificate Holders
Holders of:
HND in related subjects
ABE Certificate or higher qualification with CREDIT scores in English and Mathematics
ICA part 1 or higher qualification
CIM Certificate or higher qualification
CA part 1 or higher qualification
ICSA part 1 or higher qualification
RSA part III
LCCI part III
CII
City and Guilds part III.
WAEC Commercial Diploma and any other Diploma or Certificate in the related subject area, which the University deems equivalent to the above-mentioned certificates, can also apply.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
Association of Business Executives (ABE)
There is no particular grade required of applicants who wish to pursue this professional programme. Regardless of the grade attained at WASSCE, interested applicants can use that to apply for ABE. A candidate who, however, wish to apply for a Degree programme after successfully passing ABE are expected to have 5 Credits at WASSCE; at least C6 in 3 Core subjects and C6 in 2 electives.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢ 50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
National Computing Centre (NCC) Education
The main requirement for applicants for NCC Education is to have a pass in Maths and English in the WASSCE exams.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK)
There is no particular grade required of applicants who wish to pursue this professional programme. Regardless of the grade attained at WASSCE interested applicants can use that to apply for the CIM UK programme. However, candidates who have a Diploma in Marketing (eg HND) or a 1st Degree in Marketing are given exemption to join the programme at a higher level.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
There is no particular grade required of applicants who wish to pursue this professional programme. Regardless of the grade attained at WASSCE interested applicants can use that to apply for the CILT programme.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)
The main requirement for applicants for ICAG is to have a pass in Maths and English in the WASSCE exams.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
SSCE Holders
Six (6) passes including:
Core English, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three (3) Electives in relevant subjects
Applicants should have an aggregate score of 6 – 24 in the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations.
WASSCE Holders
Six (6) Credits including:
Core English, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three (3) Electives in relevant subjects
Applicants should have an aggregate score of 6 – 36 in the WASSCE
Both SSSCE and WASSSCE Holders
Candidates with a combination of the two grading systems shall be treated on a case-by-case basis.
‘A’ Level Holders
Five (5) Credit passes in GCE ‘O’ Level Examination, including:
English Language, and Mathematics, and Three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects.
A pass in the General paper is required.
Mature Applicants
Must be at least 25 years old and above at the time of submitting the application
Must have at least two years of relevant work experience
must pass a written examination and an interview conducted by the College for Mature Applicants.
Other Certificate Holders
Holders of:
City and Guilds
Senior Stenography certificate
Private Secretary
and any other Certificates in related subject deemed equivalent to the above-mentioned certificates can also apply to be considered on merit
Diploma and Professional Certificate Holders
Holders of:
HND in related subjects
ABE Certificate or higher qualification with CREDIT scores in English and Mathematics
ICA part 1 or higher qualification
CIM Certificate or higher qualification
CA part 1 or higher qualification
ICSA part 1 or higher qualification
RSA part III
LCCI part III
CII
City and Guilds part III.
WAEC Commercial Diploma and any other Diploma or Certificate in the related subject area, which the University deems equivalent to the above-mentioned certificates, can also apply.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
Association of Business Executives (ABE)
There is no particular grade required of applicants who wish to pursue this professional programme. Regardless of the grade attained at WASSCE, interested applicants can use that to apply for ABE. A candidate who, however, wish to apply for a Degree programme after successfully passing ABE are expected to have 5 Credits at WASSCE; at least C6 in 3 Core subjects and C6 in 2 electives.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢ 50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
National Computing Centre (NCC) Education
The main requirement for applicants for NCC Education is to have a pass in Maths and English in the WASSCE exams.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK)
There is no particular grade required of applicants who wish to pursue this professional programme. Regardless of the grade attained at WASSCE interested applicants can use that to apply for the CIM UK programme. However, candidates who have a Diploma in Marketing (eg HND) or a 1st Degree in Marketing are given exemption to join the programme at a higher level.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
There is no particular grade required of applicants who wish to pursue this professional programme. Regardless of the grade attained at WASSCE interested applicants can use that to apply for the CILT programme.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)
The main requirement for applicants for ICAG is to have a pass in Maths and English in the WASSCE exams.
Candidates will purchase a form for GH¢50.00
Attach a result slip and
Two (2) passport pictures
International Requirements
No international requirements specified
Programme Details
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Mode of Study/teaching
Time of Study
Duration
4 Years
Campus Region & Location
Region: Greater Accra
Location: Sowutuom
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