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UNLV Radiography Program Assessment (JRCERT Program 0094)2011/2012

UNLV Radiography Program Mission Statement: The Radiography Program is dedicated to the education of students in preparation for entry levelclinical practice. Program administrat ion, faculty and staff provide didactic and clinical education opportunities, which adhere to recognized standards,to all established students. The program is committed to graduating students who are prepared to write appropriate certifying examinat ions and who are

prepared to become practicing radiography professionals.

Goal: Students will become clinically competent

Outcome Measurement Benchmark Method Time Frame Responsible Party Results Action(s)

1. Students will displayradiographic

positioning skills

Students will obtain asemester average of 10

points or higher on asliding scale of up to 20

points. The scale canchange based on the

position given.

Practical grading sheet procedures portion

Multiple timesthroughout Fall and Spring semesters inRAD 371, 373

Lab Instructor 22 1 st years wereevaluated in

positioning labs and averaged 18.6 of

possible 20 in practicalexams in lab

Continue to monitor and evaluate

positioning lab skills

Students will obtain a

min. score of 90% on a100% scale for comp positioning criteria inclinics

Clinical competency

evaluation form.Positioning and Technical skills #1-7

Throughout the clinical

semesters for eachexam. RAD 330, 331,332, 333, 334

Site clinical instructor

and UNLV clinicalcoordinator

46 students (both 1 st

and 2nd

yr) wereevaluated on comps inthe clinical setting. 4received a fail on thecomp

Continue to monitor

2. Students willdemonstrateappropriate exposurefactor selection


points or higher on a 13 point maximum.

Practical grading sheetequipment knowledge

portion


Lab Instructor 22 1 st years wereevaluated in lab and averaged 11.6 of 13 for

proper exposure factors

Continue to monitor

Students will obtain aYes for image critiquein clinics

Clinical competencyevaluation form. Imagecritique #6

Throughout the clinicalsemesters for eachexam. RAD 330, 331,332, 333, 334

Site clinical instructor and UNLV clinicalcoordinator

Revised competencyevaluations weredeveloped for Fall2011. Data iscurrently beinggathered

3. Students will practice proper radiation safety

Students will obtain aYes for ALARAconcepts in clinics

Clinical competencyevaluation. Required items #7



22 students averaged 6.287 of three radiation

protection itemsobserved during lab

procedures

Continue to monitor and stress radiationsafety practices for allmock positioningitems in labs and clinical

Students will obtain aYes for radiationsafety principles on

patients.

Clinical competencyexamination form.Required items #4, 6,9, 10



46 students (both 1 st and 2 nd yr) wereevaluated duringclinical. On threestudies shielding was

NOT done

Continue to monitor and stress radiationsafety principles


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4. Students will provideappropriate patient care

Students will obtain acombined average of 80% or higher on 2written tests.

Midterm and Finalexaminations

Each semester in RAD117 Patient Care

Instructor 126 of 130 totalstudents averaged 80%or higher in RAD 117Pt. Care class. (4failures)

Continue to monitor

Students will obtain an80% or higher on each

patient care skills practicals

Practical evaluation onCPR, Vital signs,Sterile and aseptictechnique,venipuncture, patient

transfer

Each semester in RAD117 Patient Care

Instructor 126 or 130 totalstudents completed thePt. Care practicals witha score of 80% or higher

Continue to monitor

Students will obtain 6 points or higher for patient care in labs onan 8 point maximum

Practical grading sheet patient care portion


Lab Instructor 22 1 st yr studentsaveraged 7.9 of 8 ptsfor pt. care during lab

practicals

Continue to monitor


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Goal: Student will develop acceptable critical thinking skills.

Outcome Measurement Method Time Frame Responsible Party

Results Actions

1. Students willrecognize emergency

patient conditions and initiate appropriate

treatments

Students will obtain aYes for patient care inemergency situations

Clinical competencyevaluation form.Patient care #7



Students received yes on clinicalcomps regarding pt.emergency situations.

Twice, a student wasthe first on scene and performed successfulCPR on a pt.

Continue to monitor

Students will obtain aYes for patient care inisolation

Clinical competencyevaluation form.Patient care #2



No isolation pt.violations were noted.46 total students

Continue to monitor

2. Students willdetermine correctivemeasures that may beneeded for suboptimalradiographs


points or higher for filmcritique out of a 9 pointmaximum.

Practical grading sheet.Film critique portion


Lab Instructor 22 students weremonitored and averaged 8.78 of 9 onlab film critique and evaluation

Continue to monitor

Students will obtain aYes for ImageCritique

Clinical competencyevaluation form. Imagecritique #1-8



46 students weremonitored and clinicalimage critique scoresshowed 96% proper critiques

Continue to monitor


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Goal: Students will develop acceptable communication skills


Results Actions

1. Students willcommunicate

effectively with patients

Students will obtain aYes in communicating

with patients

Clinical competencyevaluation form.

Patient care aspect #1,3, 4, & 8.

Throughout the clinicalsemesters for each

exam. RAD 330, 331,332, 333, 334

Site clinical instructor and UNLV clinical

coordinator

46 students wereevaluated in the

clinical setting and proper communicationwas demonstrated 92%of the time

Continue to monitor

Students will obtain asemester average of 3 or higher on a 5 point scalein communication

Professional GrowthAssessment#10

Midterm and Final of each semester


46 students wereevaluated and averaged a score of 3.8 of 5 onthe PGA

Continue tomonitor

2. Students willdemonstrate effectivewritten communicationskills

Students will obtain a75% or higher on aresearch paper

RAD 474 research paper assignment

Spring semester Instructor One of 24 studentsscored below 75% onthe research paper

Continue to monitor


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Goal: Students will demonstrate professionalism


Results Actions

1. Students willdemonstrate a

professional appearance


points or higher onappearance on a 5 pointmaximum scale.

Professional GrowthAssessment #2


Site clinical instructor and UNLV clinical

coordinator

46 students averaged 4.2 or 5 on the PGA in

clinical

Continue to monitor


professional demeanor


points or higher ondemeanor on a 5 pointmaximum scale.

Professional GrowthAssessment #1



46 students averaged 4.3 of 5 on PGAevaluations

Continue to monitor


professional work ethic

through attendance and dependability


points or higher on

attendance and dependability on a 5 point maximum scale.

Professional GrowthAssessment #4 & 9



46 students averaged 3.3 of 5 on PGA #4 &9

Continue to monitor


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Program effectiveness


Results Actions

1. Graduating studentswill pass the ARRTregistry

Obtain a score of passing on the 1 st attempt in the ARRTBoard at least 80% of 1st time test examineeswithin 6 mos. of graduating

ARRT Annual Report Annually (fall eachyear)

Program Director UNLV RAD Gradsscored passing registryscores for 82% of theclass. 4 fails of 22attempts (two werefrom yr. 2006 class).8th yr where one or more scored thehighest in the US

Continue to monitor

2. Graduate studentsare satisfied with theUNLV RAD Program

Min. of 80% of graduate surveys returned will score a 7 or higher. On a 1-10satisfaction scale.

Annual graduatesurvey

Annually (fall eachyear)

Program Director

3. Students willcomplete the Programwithin 4 total yearsfrom acceptance.

From actual date of beginning required RADcoursework, studentswill ALL required RADand Core curriculumcoursework

Annual evaluation of student progress

Annually (fall of eachyear)

Program Director 100% of studentsdesiring to completethe program since this

policy wasimplemented havecompleted the programwithin 4 yrs.

Continue to monitor

4. Of graduate studentsseeking employment,students will beemployed with in sixmonths of graduation

From date of graduation,a 5 year averageminimum of 80% of those seekingemployment will beemployed in imaging

Graduate survey Six months after graduation

ProgramDirector/Faculty

20/22 had gained employment within 6months of completingthe program (90%)

Continue to monitor

5. Employers aresatisfied with theUNLV Radiography

program.

Min. of 80% of employers will report a 7or higher that graduatesare overall clinicallycompetent.On a 1-10 satisfactionscale

Employer survey Annually (Fallsemester)

Employers fromaffiliates

92% reported overallsatisfaction with the 10

pt scale 8.2

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