PALLA Annual Symposium

9:10-9:55am | Scott Massey, PhD, PA-C

By the end of this session, leaders and PA educators will be able to:

1. Describe the major revisions in the ARC-PA standards from the 5th edition to the 6th edition, including new requirements and clarified expectations.
2. Outline the significant changes introduced in the ARC-PA 6th edition standards, emphasizing new requirements and clarifications.
3. Contrast the 5th and 6th edition standards to highlight shifts in priorities and expectations for PA programs.

10:00-10:45am | David J. Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C, DFAAPA 

By the end of this session, leaders and PA educators will be able to:

1. Recognize the potential of AI tools to streamline accreditation and self-study processes in PA education.
2. Identify AI solutions that can assist in organizing and synthesizing data for self-study reports and continuous quality improvement.
3. Explore emerging AI technologies that may further streamline accreditation efforts and improve the quality of self-study documentation.
4. Examine current accreditation practices using a worked example

11:00-12:00pm | William C. Kohlhepp, DHSc, PA-C Emeritus, FAAPA; Mary L. Warner DBH, PA-C; Walter Eisenhower, MMS, M.Ed., PA-C DFAAPA; Cherilyn Hendrix, DHEd, MSBME, PA-C, DFAAPA

By the end of this session, leaders and PA educators will be able to:

1. Explore strategies to engage leadership to ensure accreditation compliance
2. Create cross-departmental collaboration mechanisms for comprehensive compliance
3. Recognize potential institutional barriers to effective accreditation management