Learning Patient Care Competency at Arizona State University

Patient care competency is an essential aspect in the roles of healthcare professionals. This study sought to discover how undergraduate pre-health students learn about patient care competency at Arizona State University. The study conducted interviews with pre-health advisors, students, and educators. Following interviews with 8 advisors, 24 pre-health students, and 7 professors, the research team analyzed the interviews for major themes. The study successfully learned about how pre-health students receive education on patient care inside and outside of ASU. The interviews demonstrated both positive features and limitations in the education on patient care competency at ASU. The study proposed a framework for improvement in order to ensure that all pre-health students receive sufficient education on patient care competency during their undergraduate years.