Academic Standing

A student who is in good standing in the Central Coast Physician Assistant Program (CCPAP) will have met the following criteria:

     
  1. Maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher and achieve a passing grade in all pre-clinical and clinical courses required by CCPAP.
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  2. Meet the defined CCPAP Professionalism Expectations and be in compliance with all CCPAP and University policies and procedures.

Academic Progression

Progression in the Program is contingent on maintaining good academic standing, continued mastery of program objectives, course content, and demonstration of behaviors consistent with a healthcare professional as outlined in the Professionalism section of the program guide.

Grading Scale

Final pre-clinical course and system grades are reported as Pass (PASS >=70%), or Fail (FAIL <70%). In addition to earning a cumulative grade above 70%, individual courses may also specify further requirements in order to successfully pass.

Requirements for Completion of Pre-clinical Component

  1. Follow all rules and regulations published by ATSU and CCPAP
  2. Complete all pre-clinical courses with a passing grade
  3. Submit documentation of and maintain compliance with ATSU and CCPAP health requirements
  4. Maintain BLS and achieve ACLS certification prior to beginning clinical rotations
  5. Comply with the Professionalism section of the program guide
  6. Attend all program-designated scheduled educational activities
  7. Successfully complete the pre-clinical comprehensive examination
  8. Students must complete standardized examinations as identified by the program and perform to accepted standards on these exams.

Program Completion

Students are expected to complete their degree within the program’s standard plan of study. In circumstances where additional time is needed, and with approval of the CCPAP chair, students will have a maximum degree completion timeline of five (5) years for the master’s program from the time of initial enrollment. Failure to complete a degree program within the specified period will lead to a loss of some or the entire student’s previously earned course credits, or dismissal from the program.

Successful completion of the program leads to a master of science degree with a total of 105 semester hours.

Curriculum

Class of 2022 Curriculum (pdf)

View Student Program Guide

PANCE Scores

The ATSU Central Coast Physician Assistant Program expects Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) pass rate results no sooner than July 2022 upon completion of the first cohort.

Graduates of the ATSU’s CCPAP will be eligible to become certified through PANCE. Graduates must be certified in order to obtain a license to practice in most states including California.

For information about PANCE, please visit the NCCPA website.​