Academic Learning Compact - Florida A&M University ALCs/School of... · 2017. 4. 26. · Comprehensive(WRRT SAE) Assessment Examination for Advanced Respiratory Therapist and Clinical

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Academic Learning Compact

Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) (BS) (CIP Code 51.000)

Intended Program Outcomes

Direct and Indirect Measures

Method of Assessment Criteria for Success

Outcome 1: Critical Thinking: Students and graduates of the HS degree program will demonstrate the ability to think critically, analyze, and problem-solve.

Direct Measure(s) Critical Thinking skills of students will be assessed by evaluation of coursework and assigned learning activities (i.e. case reports, analysis of research publications) related to critical thinking and problem solving in core HS courses.

Direct Criteria for Success 80% of students will earn a mean score of 80% or better on coursework and assigned learning activities (i.e. case reports, analysis of research publications) in core HS courses.

Indirect Measure(s) Critical thinking skills of graduates will be assessed through an exit survey of graduates.

Indirect Criteria for Success 90% of students completing the exit survey will (self) report that they have acquired critical thinking appropriate for their degree program (> 3 on a 5-point Likert scale).

Outcome 2: Content Knowledge: Students and graduates of the HS program will demonstrate knowledge, and an understanding of basic concepts necessary for entry into the DPT program.

Direct Measure(s) Content knowledge of students will be assessed by evaluation of coursework and assigned learning activities related to concepts in PHT 4906 Professional Development course.

Direct Criteria for Success 80% of students will earn a mean score of 70% or better on coursework and assigned learning activities in the PHT 4906 Professional Development course.

Indirect Measure(s) Content knowledge of graduates will be assessed through an exit survey of graduates.

Indirect Criteria for Success 90% of students completing the exit survey will (self) report that they have acquired content knowledge appropriate for their degree program (> 3 on a 5-point Likert scale).

Outcome 3: Professional Development: Students and graduates will demonstrate knowledge of professional standards, values, attitudes, and behavior consistent with the various allied health and related professions.

Direct Measure(s) Professional development of students will be assessed by evaluation of coursework and assigned learning activities related to concepts in PHT 4906 Professional Development course.

Direct Criteria for Success 100% of students will earn a mean score of 80% or better on coursework and assigned learning activities in the PHT 4906 Professional Development course.

Indirect Measure(s) Professional development of graduates will be assessed through an exit survey of graduates.

Indirect Criteria for Success 90% of students completing the exit survey will (self) report that they have experienced professional development appropriate for their degree program (> 3 on a 5-point





Likert scale).

Outcome 4: Communication: Students and graduates of the HS program will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication

Direct Measure(s) Students will be assessed by evaluation of coursework and assigned learning activities related to both oral and written communication in a core HS course.

Direct Criteria for Success Students will achieve a mean score of 80% on all assigned communication activities in the RCS 4610 course.

Indirect Measure(s) Communication skills will be assessed through an exit survey of graduates.

Indirect Criteria for Success 90% of students completing the exit survey will (self) report that they have acquired communication skills appropriate for their degree program (> 3 on a 5-point Likert scale).

Outcome 5: Research Technology and Information Literacy: Students and graduates will demonstrate the ability to access, retrieve and use information from electronic databases and other software technologies

Direct Measure(s) Research Technology and Information Literacy skills of students will be assessed by evaluation of coursework and assigned learning activities related to their ability to access, retrieve and use information from electronic databases and other software technologies.

Direct Criteria for Success 90% of students will earn a mean score of 70% or better on projects and learning activities utilizing various research and information technologies in HSA 4700 Health Care Research course.

Indirect Measure(s) Research Technology and Information Literacy will be assessed through an exit survey of graduates.

Indirect Criteria for Success 90% of students completing the exit survey will (self) report that they have acquired research technology and information literacy appropriate for their degree program (> 3 on a 5-point Likert scale).



Degree Program: Cardiopulmonary Science (BS) (CIP Code 51.0908)




Outcome 1: Verbal, and Non-verbal and Communication Skills: Students and graduates will demonstrate proficiency in verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

Direct Measure(s) 1.1a CPS faculty will assess verbal and non-verbal communication skills of students during capstone presentations and research article reviews through use of evaluation instruments and in

RET 3493 and 4616.

Direct Criteria for Success 1.1a Eighty-percent of students enrolled in RET 3493 (Fall 2013) and in RET 4616 (Spring 2014) will demonstrate proficiency in verbal and nonverbal communication skills by receiving a communication skill level rating of at least 3.5 on a 5 point Likert scale.

Indirect Measure(s) 1.1b Clinical Preceptors will assess verbal and non-verbal communication skills of students by using a Clinical Summative Evaluation Survey in RET 4886.

Indirect Criteria for Success 1.1b Eighty-five percent of students enrolled in RET 4887 (Spring 2014 will demonstrate proficiency in verbal and nonverbal communication receiving skill level rating of at least 2on a 3 point Likert scale by use of the Clinical Summative Evaluation Survey.

Outcome 2: Specific Content Knowledge: Students and graduates will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge, concepts and skills necessary to pass the NBRC Exam and obtain entry-level respiratory therapist positions in the health care industry.

Direct Measure(s) 3.1 a CPS faculty will assess students in the area of specific content knowledge by using National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Written Registry Comprehensive(WRRT SAE) Assessment Examination for Advanced Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Simulation Examinations (CSE).

Direct Criteria for Success 3.1 a Seventy-five percent of students taking the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Secured Comprehensive Written Registry (CWRRT) Self-Assessment Examination (SAE) and Secured Comprehensive Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) (SAE) for Advanced Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate knowledge of the specified content.

Indirect Measure(s) 3.2 a Respiratory Care Department supervisors will assess specific content knowledge of graduates using the electronic version Data Arc system sponsored by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care(CoARC) Employer Survey. 70 % of supervisors of graduates responding to the Employer Survey will agree or strongly

Indirect Criteria for Success 3.2 a Seventy-five percent of graduates taking the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Written Registry Respiratory Therapist (WRRT) and Clinical Simulation Examinations (CSE) will demonstrate knowledge of specified content.





agree that the critical thinking skills of graduates from the program are effective as compared to graduates of similar programs at other institutions.

Outcome 3: Professional Behavior and Ethics: Students and graduates will demonstrate knowledge of professional standards, values, attitudes, and behavior consistent with the American Association for Respiratory Care Guidelines for Professionalism.

Direct Measure(s) 4.1a CPS faculty will assess professional behavior of students during case study presentations through use of course evaluation instruments.4.2a CPS faculty will assess students involvement and memberships with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) by attendance of conferences and participation in local AARC sponsored events.

Direct Criteria for Success 4.1a Eighty-percent of students enrolled will demonstrate an understanding of professional behavior by receiving a rating of at least 3.5 on a 5 point Likert scale using various evaluation instruments. 4.2a Ninety percent (90%) students will demonstrate an understanding of professional behavior and ethics as evident by involvement with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

Indirect Measure(s) 4.1b. Clinical Preceptors will assess professional behavior of students by using a Clinical Summative Evaluation Survey.4.2b Respiratory Care Department supervisors will assess professional behavior of graduates using the electronic version Data ARC system sponsored by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Employer Survey.

Indirect Criteria for Success 4.1b Ninety percent of students enrolled in selected classes will receive at least a 2-3 rating “always meets expectations” or “always exceeds expectations” on a 3 point Likert scale in the area of professional behavior on Clinical Summative Evaluation Surveys.4.2 b Ninety percent of graduates will demonstrate acceptable professional behavior by receiving a 3.5 rating, on a 5 point Likert scale, from Respiratory Care Department supervisors on employer surveys.

Outcome 4: Critical Thinking Skills: Students and graduates will demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Direct Measure(s) 3.1a Seventy-five percent of students taking the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Secured Comprehensive Entry Level Certification for Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Self-Assessment Examinations (SAE) will achieve passing scores in areas of critical thinking.

Direct Criteria for Success 3.1a Seventy-five percent of graduates taking the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification for Respiratory Therapist Comprehensive Assessment Examinations will achieve passing scores.

Indirect Measure(s) Certification/Licensure Exam3.2a Seventy-five percent of graduates taking the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification for Respiratory Therapist Examination will achieve passing scores of 75% or greater in areas of critical thinking. The exam is administered via the NBRC.

Indirect Criteria for Success 3.2a Seventy-five percent of the graduates taking the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification for Respiratory Therapist Examination will achieve passing scores in areas of critical thinking. The exam is administered by the NBRC.





Outcome 5: Students and graduates will demonstrate proficiency in the use of therapeutic diagnostic skills, and monitoring a microprocessor controlled technologies.

Direct Measure(s) Labs1.1a Eighty-percent of students enrolled in selected courses will receive a score of seventy percent or higher for therapeutic and diagnostic technology collected from electronic medical records.

Direct Criteria for Success 5.1a Students enrolled in selected courses will demonstrate proficiency in technology skills.

Indirect Measure(s) Clinical Skills1.1b Eighty-five percent of students and graduates will demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic, monitoring and diagnostic skills receiving skill level rating of at least 2 on a 3 point Likert scale.

Indirect Criteria for Success 2.1b Clinical preceptors and employee supervisors will rate eighty-percent of students and graduates as proficient in technology literacy receiving a skill level rating of at least 2 on a 3 point Likert scale



Degree Program: Health Care Management (BS) (CIP Code 51.0701)




Outcome 1: Specific Content Knowledge: Students will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge, concepts and theories related to health care management

Direct Measure(s) HCM faculty will grade and assess reports, analyses and exams demonstrating content knowledge.

Direct Criteria for Success Seventy-five percent of BSHCM students will earn a mean score of 70% or better on learning activities measuring content knowledge.

Indirect Measure(s) Preceptors will rate the knowledge level of interns using a Likert scale from 1-5 to ascertain appropriate knowledge.

Indirect Criteria for Success Preceptors will rate intern’s health care management knowledge at the 3.5 level on a 5-point Likert scale.

Outcome 2: Technology Literacy: BSHCM students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of presentation, spreadsheet programs, advanced word processing technologies and the ability to access and retrieve information from electronic databases.

Direct Measure(s) HCM faculty will grade students’ ability to use presentations, spreadsheets and other technologies

Direct Criteria for Success Ninety percent of students will earn a mean score of 70% or better on projects, examinations and assignments utilizing Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, and other software programs.

Indirect Measure(s) Preceptors will rate the ability of interns to create presentations, use spreadsheets and utilize various technologies.

Indirect Criteria for Success Ninety percent of preceptors will indicate that interns have demonstrated technological proficiency appropriate for undergraduate students.

Outcome 3: Professional Behavior: Students will demonstrate appropriate behavior in areas of ethics, attitude, business etiquette, and maturity.

Direct Measure(s) N/A

Direct Criteria for Success N/A

Indirect Measure(s) Preceptors’ evaluation of interns will indicate a professional behavior level of at least 4.5 on a 5-point Likert scale.

Indirect Criteria for Success Preceptors’ evaluation of interns will indicate that students demonstrate appropriate professional behavior at a level of 4.5 on a 5 point Likert scale.





Outcome 4: Oral Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate proficiency in oral communication, including presentation skills.

Direct Measure(s) HCM faculty will perform at a 70% level in conducting presentations and in other forms oral communication.

Direct Criteria for Success Eighty percent of graduating students will receive a mean score of 70% in oral communication skills.

Indirect Measure(s) Preceptors will rate the written communication skills of interns using the undergraduate BSHCM Preceptor’s Evaluation of Intern performance tool that rates the student’s performance on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being Exceptional and 1 being Poor.

Indirect Criteria for Success Written communication skills of the interns will be evaluated by Preceptors. Survey results will indicate an oral communication skill level of at least a 3.5 on a 5- point Likert scale.

Outcome 5: Critical Thinking Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to use critical and strategic thinking skills in analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing when applied to various types of cases, reports and research publications in addressing issues in health care management.

Direct Measure(s) HCM faculty will grade and assess reports, essays and other forms of output demonstrating critical thinking skills.

Direct Criteria for Success Seventy-five percent of students will earn a mean score of 70% on learning activities that require analysis, evaluating or creating. Learning activities include various types of cases, reports, and research publications addressing issues in Health Care Management.

Indirect Measure(s) Preceptors will rate the critical thinking ability of interns using the BSHCM Preceptor’s Evaluation of Intern performance tool that rates the student on a scale from 1-5, with being Exceptional and 1 being Poor.

Indirect Criteria for Success Eighty percent of Preceptors surveyed will indicate that interns demonstrate a critical thinking skill level of at least 3.5 on a 5-poiint Likert scale.



Degree Program: Health Informatics and Information Management (BS) (CIP Code 51.0706)




Outcome 1: Upon completion of the HIIM curriculum, graduates will demonstrate entry-level competencies for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Direct Criteria for Success RHIA certification examination score report provided by the American Health Information Management Association. Comprehensive examination administered in HIM 4933.

Direct Measure(s) 80% of graduates who take the RHIA certification examination will pass the examination on the first attempt. 100% of students will successfully pass the comprehensive examination by scoring 80% or better in all domains.

Indirect Criteria for Success Management Affiliation Evaluation of Student Form item – Overall rating of HIIM student during this management affiliation - completed by clinical site supervisor in HIM 4838. Management Affiliation Evaluation of Student Form item – Overall rating of HIIM student during this management affiliation - completed by clinical site supervisor in HIM 4838. Exit Survey administered in HIM 4932. Exit Survey administered in HIM 4932. Employer Survey administered annually. Clinical Education Student Evaluation form completed by clinical site supervisor in HIM 3806 and HIM 4816.

Indirect Measure(s) 90% of clinical site supervisors responding to the Management Affiliation Evaluation of Student item – Overall rating of HIIM student during this management affiliation - will evaluate the graduating student’s professional practice performance as satisfactory or above (HIM 4838). 90% of students will receive an overall rating of satisfactory or above on the Management Affiliation Evaluation of Student form in HIM 4838. 90% of graduates will rate the HIIM faculty and professional courses as having prepared them for confident performance on the RHIA certification examination. 90% of graduates will rate HIM professional level courses, including clinical and internship courses, as having met their needs.





90% of employers surveyed will rate graduates' overall job performance as 3/average or above (on a scale of 1/poor to 5/outstanding) 90% of students will achieve a rating of satisfactory or above on the Clinical Education Student Evaluation form in HIM 3806 and HIM 4816.

Outcome 2: The HIIM curriculum will provide graduates quality didactic, laboratory, and professional practice activities that meet the minimum accreditation standards and community of interest needs.

Direct Criteria for Success AHIMA 2011 Curriculum Entry-Level Competencies and Student Learning Outcomes for Health Information Management at the Baccalaureate Degree will be compared to all HIIM course syllabi.

Direct Measure(s) 100% of the American Health Information Management Association Health Information Management Baccalaureate Degree Entry-Level Competencies and Student Learning Outcomes are included in the HIIM professional curriculum as evidenced by documentation in all HIIM course syllabi.

Indirect Criteria for Success Survey of community of interest needs and expectations as discussed and documented in HIIM Advisory Committee minutes.

Indirect Measure(s) 100% of the HIIM Advisory Committee members present at the annual meeting will be surveyed to evaluate community of interest needs and expectations, and ensure program responsiveness to change as evidenced by Committee minutes.

Outcome 3: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills about issues in the HIIM profession.

Direct Criteria for Success HIM 4306 Inservice Education Project grades maintained by course instructor.

Direct Measure(s) 90% of graduating students will score 70% or better on the HIM 4306 Inservice Education Project graded by faculty using an appropriate rubric designed to evaluate proficiency in oral and written communication.

Indirect Criteria for Success Graduate Survey item – Prepared me to communicate effectively within my work setting – completed by graduate.

Indirect Measure(s) 90% of graduates responding to the Graduate Survey items – Prepared me to communicate effectively within my work setting - will indicate the HIIM Program prepared them to communicate effectively in professional practice with a rating of generally agree or strongly agree.

Outcome 4: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking skills about issues in the HIIM profession.

Direct Criteria for Success HIM 4286 Coding Compliance Audit Project grades maintained by course instructor.

Direct Measure(s) 90% of graduating students will score 70% or better on the HIM 4286 Coding Compliance Audit Project graded by faculty using an appropriate rubric designed to evaluate proficiency in critical thinking skills.





Indirect Criteria for Success Graduate Survey item – Enabled me to think critically, solve problems, and develop appropriate action steps – completed by graduate.

Indirect Measure(s) 90% of graduating students responding to the Graduate Survey item – Enabled me to think critically, solve problems, and develop appropriate action steps – will indicate the HIIM program prepared them for critical thinking on the certification examination and in professional practice with a rating of generally agree or strongly agree.

Outcome 5: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in the electronic health information environment.

Direct Criteria for Success HIM 4656 Electronic Helath Record Feasibility Project grades maintained by course instructor.

Direct Measure(s) 90% of graduating students will score 70% or better on the HIM 4656 Electronic Health Record Feasibility Project graded by faculty using an appropriate rubric designed to evaluate proficiency in the electronic health information environment.

Indirect Criteria for Success Graduate Survey item – Enabled me to think critically, solve problems, and develop appropriate action steps – completed by graduate.

Indirect Measure(s) 90% of graduates responding to the Graduate Survey item – Overall quality of your preparation as an HIIM professional - will indicate satisfaction with the HIM Program with a rating of good or excellent.



Degree Program: Health Science (Occupation and Wellness) (BS) (CIP Code 51.0000)




Outcome 1: Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.

Direct Measure(s) 75% of students will score a "B" or above in RCS 4200.

Direct Criteria for Success 75% of students will demonstrate proficiency in communication skills, both oral and written.

Indirect Measure(s) 75% of graduating seniors will identify improvement in communication skills in exit survey by director.

Indirect Criteria for Success 75% of students graduating will state through a survey that they improved their communication skills.

Outcome 2: Critical Thinking Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to critically think, analyze, and problem solve.

Direct Measure(s) 75% of students will receive a grade of "B" or better in HSA 4700.

Direct Criteria for Success 75% or more of students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills by receiving a "B" or better on the midterm examination in HSA 4700.

Indirect Measure(s) 75% or more of selected students for focus group will rate themselves as fair or better using critical thinking or problem solving skills as rated in self-assessment survey during graduation audit by director.

Indirect Criteria for Success 75% or more of students will rate themselves as using critical thinking or problem solving skills as rated in self-assessment survey.

Outcome 3: Specific Content Knowledge: Students will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge, concepts and skills related to the delivery of healthcare.

Direct Measure(s) 75% of students will earn a "B" or better in HSA 3110.

Direct Criteria for Success 75% of students will earn a "B" or better in HSA 3110. This class is an entry level organization and administration course on health care facilities and organizations.

Indirect Measure(s) 75% or more of students will state in focused interview that they can describe what occupational therapy to community members at community events is.

Indirect Criteria for Success 75% or more of students will state in focused interviews that they can describe what occupational therapy to community members at community events is.





Outcome 4: Technology Proficiency: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of various technologies for research, statistics, presentation, and documentation.

Direct Measure(s) 90% of students will successfully obtain peer-reviewed literature from an external data base for HSA 3110 or HSA 4700 as evidenced in a research paper assignment.

Direct Criteria for Success 90% of students will demonstrate the ability to utilize external database sites and resources for evidence-based practice.

Indirect Measure(s) All students will demonstrate proficiency in procuring information from web-based sites and library data bases as rated by a select focus group of students who were enrolled in HSA 4700.

Indirect Criteria for Success All students will demonstrate proficiency in utilizing blackboard in course work.

Outcome 5: CULTURAL COMPETENCE Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate and transform knowledge about individuals and groups of people into practices and attitudes that facilitate effective delivery of occupational therapy services within a variety of contexts.

Direct Measure(s) All of students will utilize person centered language in their documentation in RCS 3700 or HSA 4060. Person centered language is demonstrated by describing a person first, not their disability. Example would be “Mr. Smith a 45 year old carpenter, married, with two children, injured his lower back at a work site".

Direct Criteria for Success All students will demonstrate respect for diversity by utilizing person centered language in fundamental health science courses and assignments.

Indirect Measure(s) All of students will demonstrate respect for diversity as demonstrated by focused student interviews about cultural diversity.

Indirect Criteria for Success All students will demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in community activities.

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