Kettering College PA Program

Kettering College is a Comprehensive institution located in Kettering, OH, in a suburban setting.

Program Goals and Outcomes

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The mission of the Kettering College Pa program is to provide, in a Christian environment, the academic and clinical experience necessary to develop competent empathetic professional health care providers who are dedicated to lifelong learning.

VISION FOR THE PA PROGRAM

The physician assistant course of study will produce outstanding new physician assistants. Using innovative learning methods and a commitment to mentor and empower students, Kettering College educates its PA students to exhibit the highest standards of intellectual, ethical, and spiritual maturity. They exemplify professional excellence and leadership in meeting the challenges of the profession in an evolving health care environment.

• MPAS Program Goals
  • Academic and Clinical Success: Graduates will possess essential medical knowledge and aptitude for continued professional growth. Measured by:
    1. End of Rotation Exam (EORE) performance by discipline > the National Mean
    2. At or Above National Average 5 Year First-Time Taker PANCE Performance End of Rotation Exam Performance By DisciplineStandard Deviation From The National MeanRotation2018201920202021Women’s Health0.80.50.30.33Behavioral Health0.70.60.00.22Pediatrics0.80.20.40.63Internal Medicine0.70.70.70.54General Surgery0.80.70.70.46Family Medicine0.50.30.20.43Emergency Medicine0.80.60.20.47-1 = 1 standard deviation below the mean, 0 = mean, +1 = 1 standard deviation above the mean *Ten students from the Class of 2021 have yet to sit for PANCE.  This table will be updated once the remaining students have taken their exam.
  • Professionalism: Graduates will act with integrity and respect for others.Measured by:
    1. Preceptor evaluation of students > to benchmark
    2. Wright State University OSCE Professionalism Performance > to benchmark
    3. End of Program student professionalism survey > to benchmarkPreceptor Evaluation of Students2021 Class Avg.Integrity & Ethical Behavior3.79Practice within scope of abilities3.69Excepted accepted responsibility and followed through on tasks.3.764-point Likert Scale (1 Failure, 2 unsatisfactory, 3 satisfactory, 4 superior), Program Benchmark: 3A different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021.  Wright State University OSCE Professionalism Performance2021 Class Avg.Demonstrate caring and respectful behaviors6.35Exemplify professional behavior6.169-point Likert scale (1-3 unacceptable, 4-6 acceptable, 7-9 superior) , Program  Benchmark: 4A different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021. Kettering College End of Program Student Professionalism Survey2021 Class Avg.Composure under difficult circumstances3.9Adaptability/Flexibility3.8Timeliness with assignment deadlines3.7Communication and listening skills3.8Attendance & Participation with class activities3.884-point Likert scale (1 strongly disagree, 2 disagree, 3 agree, 4 strongly agree), Program Benchmark: 3A different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021.
  • Effective Interpersonal Communication Skills: Graduates will effectively utilize interpersonal communication skills to provide patient-centered care.Measured by:
    1. Preceptor surveys of students > to benchmark
    2. WSU OSCE standardized patients’ interpersonal skills ratings > to benchmarkPreceptor Survey of Student Interpersonal Communication Skills2021 Class Avg.Communicate effectively with patients and their families3.74Communicate well and work effectively with other members of the healthcare team3.7Presents a summary of relevant medical information in a concise and clear format to other clinicians3.694-point Likert Scale (1 Failure, 2 unsatisfactory, 3 satisfactory, 4 superior), Program Benchmark: 3A different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021.   WSU OSCE Standardized Patient Interpersonal Communication Skills2021 Class Avg.Use effective listening and nonverbal communication skills6.23Communicate effectively so patients can understand6.22Elicit an accurate history5.979-point Likert scale (1-3 unacceptable, 4-6 acceptable, 7-9 superior) , Program  Benchmark: 4A different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021.
  • Safe and Effective Procedural SkillsGraduates will safely and effectively perform procedural interventions when indicated.Measured by:
    1. Preceptor evaluations > to benchmark
    2. WSU OSCE & Kettering College procedural check-off grade > to benchmark
    3. Successful completion of core procedural competencies*Preceptor Evaluation of Students Procedural SkillsClasses2021Demonstrates procedural skills appropriate to level of training of PA student3.69Completion of core procedural competencies100%4-point Likert Scale (1 Failure, 2 unsatisfactory, 3 satisfactory, 4 superior), Program Benchmark: 3A different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021.*All students are required to successfully complete core procedural competencies as measured by their clinical preceptor. Wright State University OSCE & Kettering College Procedural Check-offClass of 2021 Avg.ECG & Radiographic Interpretation performance88.76%Suture Skills Check-off100%Program Benchmark: 80% gradeA different assessment mechanism was utilized for the classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020 that does not correlate to the data for the class of 2021.
  • Service LearningGraduates will demonstrate compassion, integrity, sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population and healthcare settings.Measured by:
    1. Students will participate in 40 hours of service learning during the didactic year (5 to 10 of the 40 service hours must be medically related)*
    2. 80% of graduates will experience at least one supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) in an underserved areaStudent Participation In Service Learning **Classes2019202020212022Participation100%100%100%100%*Service learning is defined as active participation in professional organization (OAPA, AAPA, PAEA), engagement in KC PA Clinton Trott Society leadership or events, active service participation in local and global community organizations and events** The classes of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 were required to participate in 10 hours of service learning during the didactic year.  The PA program decided to increase the service learning hour requirement to 40 hours during the didactic year beginning with the class of 2023.  Supervised Clinical Practice Experience In An Underserved Area*Classes2018201920202021Avg.93%93%91%91%* Underserved is defined as rural and Veterans Administration sites and health care populations which are disadvantaged because of ability to pay, ability to access care, or other disparities for reasons of race, religion, language group or social status.

kettering college pa program tuition

MPAS Cost

The total tuition for the Class of 2022 for 7 semesters is $89,446 with the added one-time fee of $1,575 for a total cost of $91,021.

Additional Estimated Expenses

kettering college pa program admissions

MPAS Admission Requirements

How To Apply

All physician assistant must apply through applications through Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPAonline.org.) Applications must be submitted no later than Oct. 1. Applications are then reviewed by program and select applicants are granted an interview. If you have questions about Kettering College’s MPAS degree or the application process, call (937) 395-8638 or e-mail PA@kc.edu.

Prerequisite Courses

Pre-Interview Process

Interviews are conducted from September through December. The following qualifications must be met in order to be considered for the interview process:

• Only completed applications will be considered
• Completion of the the Graduate Record Examination (GRE code: 7341)
• Transcripts must reflect a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all prerequisite courses with no grade lower than a C
• Selection for the interview is based on the following:
  1. Completion and nature of the degree (must be from a regionally accredited institution)
  2. GPA analysis of complete academic history
  3. Quality and quantity of health care hours*
  4. Evaluation of recommendation letters
  5. GRE score
  6. Bonus consideration will be awarded to those students taking at least 7 semester credits at Kettering College

The PA admission committee selects and recommends applicants for admission to the PA program; this roster is shared with the College admission office for final acceptance.

*Quality and quantity of patient care hours: Applicants will be rated on both the type of patient care hours and the number of completed experiential hours at the time of application. There is no requirement for minimum number of patient care experience hours, however it is highly recommended that applicants complete at least 250 hours, which could be obtained in, but not limited to the following roles: STNA, CNA, EMT or paramedic, lab tech/phlebotomist, medical scribe, EKG technician, surgical technician, pharmacy technician, respiratory care practitioner, radiological technologist, medical mission worker. It is also highly recommended that the applicant gain some exposure to the PA profession by shadowing a PA.

kettering college pa program calendar

Academic Calendar

• Summer 2021
• Fall 2021
• Winter 2022
• Spring 2022