PCC Learning Objectives
The Learning Objectives constitute the PCC curriculum for which you may be tested. Collectively, they are the most frequent issues encountered in primary care.
For your learning convenience, we have also created a condensed version that can be printed/carried.
Symptomatic Conditions
1. Abdominal Pain
2. Back Pain
3. Chest Pain
4. Headache
5. Musculoskeletal
6. Respiratory Infections
| Objective | Where Taught | Where Evaluated | Sample Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obtain history to generate a complete description of patient's symptoms, identifying any 'danger' symptoms |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor OSCE |
Practice Exam #s: 1, 2, 14, 18, 19, 22 OSCE Scenario: A, B, D |
| Ascertain patient/family beliefs regarding symptom causes and home treatment efforts |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor OSCE |
Practice Exam #s:5, 7 OSCE Scenario: B, D, E, G |
| Perform appropriately focused physical exam, noting any 'red flag' signs.
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Preceptor | Preceptor OSCE |
Practice Exam #s: 2, 4, 19 OSCE Scenario: C |
| Succinctly present patient case to Preceptor, applying knowledge of epidemiology to generate & defend weighted differential diagnosis |
Preceptor | Preceptor | Practice Exam #s: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 15, 18, 19,20, 21, 22 OSCE Scenario: A, B, C, G |
| Present assessment in patient-centered manner, integrating diagnostic probabilities and evidence-based treatment recommendations |
Preceptor DrPt |
Preceptor OSCE Written |
Practice Exam #s: 6, 7, 15, 20 OSCE Scenario: D, E, F, G |
| Appreciate process of negotiating management plan and incorporating patient preferences into care |
Preceptor PBL DrPt |
Preceptor OSCE |
Practice Exam #s: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12. 15 OSCE Scenario: D, E, F , G |
| Educate patient and family regarding monitoring, danger signs, self-cares, & community resources |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor OSCE |
Practice Exam #s: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 20 OSCE Scenario: D, E, F, G |
| Check for understanding of follow-up plan, including treatments, testing, referrals, & continuity of care |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor OSCE |
Practice Exam #s: 11, 12 OSCE Scenario: D, E, F, G |
Chronic Diseases
7. Asthma/COPD
8. Depression
9. Diabetes
10. Dyslipidemia
11. Hypertension
12. Obesity
13. Substance Abuse
| Objective | Where Taught | Where Evaluated | Sample Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply knowledge of prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes to make informed recommendations for screening of common chronic diseases |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor Write Up PBL |
Practice Exam #s: 18, 22, OSCE Scenario: F |
| Differentiate among various levels, stages and complications of chronic disease, e.g. pre-hypertension, Stage 1, Stage 2, Malignant hypertension |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor Write Up |
Practice Exam #s: 24, 27 OSCE Scenario: E |
| Generate list of conditions that might mimic or secondarily cause chronic diseases, and understand when to consider these |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor Write Up |
Practice Exam #s: 17, 24 OSCE Scenario: |
| Assess patients' abilities to participate in treatment planning and integrate patient preferences into management |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor OSCE PBL |
Practice Exam #s: 16, 23, 25, 27 OSCE Scenario: D, E, F, G |
| Systematically monitor for disease control and complications |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor PBL |
Practice Exam #s:16, 23, 25, 26, 27 OSCE Scenario: E, |
| Investigate barriers to chronic disease management and overall health and assist patients in recognizing and overcoming |
Preceptor PBL |
Preceptor | Practice Exam #s: 16, 25, OSCE Scenario: E, F |
| Analyze public health impact of chronic disease, effectiveness of population-level interventions, and risk factor reduction programs |
PBL | Write up | Practice Exam #s: 36 OSCE Scenario: F |
Systems of Care & Learning
14. Doctor Patient Communication
15. Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
16. Preventive Services
| Objective | Where Taught | Where Evaluated | Sample Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulate answerable clinical questions from your patient interactions, and answer these questions in the exam room whenever possible |
PBL Preceptor |
Preceptor | Practice Exam #s: 28, 30 OSCE Scenario: F |
| Create your own learning goals; self-assess your own skills, behaviors; and seek and respond appropriately to feedback |
CLP | Preceptor Mid |
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| Incorporate understanding of patient's state of mind, beliefs, preferences and background into verbal and written communication |
PBL Preceptor |
Preceptor | Practice Exam #s: 29, 30 OSCE Scenario: D, E, F |
| Differentiate preventive service guidelines from various organizations and critique recommendations |
PBL Preceptor |
PBL | Practice Exam #s:30, 31 OSCE Scenario: F |
