ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR RADIOGRAPHER PROGRAM. To determine whether the identified outcomes are being met, the Program will assess its effectiveness.

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1 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR RADIOGRAPHER PROGRAM To determine whether the identified outcomes are being met, the will assess its effectiveness. Responsibility: Director, Instructors, Clinical Staff. Standard: Evaluation and Assessment To assure that the desired outcomes are being met, the following benchmarks are used to evaluate the : ASSESSMENT PLAN REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER Goal 1. Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform as an entry-level radiographer OUTCOMES A. The student will comprehend and apply the principles of ALARA for patients and others. MEASUREMENT 1. Student Dosimetry Reports 2. Clinical Staff 3. ARRT Radiation Protection Section Test Results BENCHMARKS TIME INTERVAL RESPONSIBLE a. Each student s Evaluated Annual annual dosimetry report - will not exceed 500 mr whole body deep dose a. Under Patient Care Skills #2 - average will be 90% or b. Under Exam Performance #7 - average will be 90% or a. Section A average will equal to or than 9.0 for graduate students (Jul.- 1 st year, Yearly Instructors Director B. The student will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and pathology. 1. Case Studies a. Average will be Second, third and fourth terms Instructors ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 1 of 11

2 2. Test scores from 230 Radiographic Procedures I, 235 Radiographic Procedures II, 365 Radiographic Pathophysiology Courses 3. Test scores on cross-sectional anatomy from Course 380 Advanced Procedures a. Average will be a. Average will be Annual Annual Instructor Instructor C. The student will consistently demonstrate quality patient care skills. 1. CPR Certification a. 100% of the students will become certified Director 2. Completion of venipuncture, EKG, phlebotomy performances a. Second year students will complete a minimal 80% of the venipuncutures, EKGs and phlebotomy procedures necessary for a grade of an A for third and fourth terms combined Director 3. Clinical Staff a. Under Room and Exam Preparation #3 - average will be 90% or b. Under Weekend Performance #3- average will be 90% or, Instructors ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 2 of 11

3 Goal 1 Continued OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT D. The student 1. Clinical Instructors will consistently operate the radiographic equipment to optimize the quality of images produced. BENCHMARK a. #6 average will be b. #8 - average will be c. #23 - average will be d. #24 - average will be #6 - TIME INTERVAL, RESPONSIBLE Director 2. Clinical Staff a. Under Room and Exam Preparation #2 - b. Under Exam Performance #4-, Director c. Under Exam Performance #8- d. Under Exam Performance #10-3. Grades from Competency Checks from Clinical Courses 295, 390, 395 a. Competency check covering image quality and evaluation -, Instructor ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 3 of 11

4 Goal 2. The student upon graduation will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills. OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT BENCHMARK TIME INTERVAL RESPONSIBLE A. The student will 1. Clinical Staff a. Under Student demonstrate Attributes #3 - Instructors appropriate critical average will be, thinking and problem solving skills in the care of patients. b. Under Weekend Performance #4 - average will be 2. Clinical Instructor a. #14- average will, Director 3. Employer a. #8 M - average will be 90% or b. #8 H- average will B. The student will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and problem solving skills in performing radiographic procedures. 1. Clinical Staff a. Under Examination Performance #5- average will be 90% or b. Under Examination Performance #6- average will be 90% or, Instructors 2. Clinical Instructor a. #7- average will b. #16- average will, Director ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 4 of 11

5 Goal 2. cont. OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT 3. Employer REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER BENCHMARK TIME INTERVAL RESPONSIBLE a. #8 A - average will be 90% or b. #8 G - average will be 90% or ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 5 of 11

6 Goal 3. The student upon graduation will demonstrate effective communication skills. OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT BENCHMARK TIME INTERVAL RESPONSIBLE A. The student will 1. Clinical Staff a. Patient Care Skills use appropriate #3 - average will be Instructors oral and written, communication in discourse with patient, peers, and medical staff. 2. Clinical Instructor a. #3- average will be, Director 3. Case Studies a. Average of 90% or Total evaluations from the third and fourth terms Instructors B. The student will accurately read and actively listen to understand and comprehend presented information. 1. Employer a. #5 O average will b. #9 B - average will c. #6 B - average will be : 2. Clinical Instructor a. #12 average will be b. #15 average will be, Director 3. PA a. #1 C average will be, Director ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 6 of 11

7 Goal 4. The student upon graduation will demonstrate attitudes and actions that promote the professional attributes of a radiographer. OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT BENCHMARK TIME INTERVAL RESPONSIBLE A. The student will investigate opportunities for professional growth. 1. Alumni a. #18 A- Average will 2. Employer a. #5 B Average will b. #5 J Average will B. The student will demonstrate appropriate professional and ethical attributes. 1. Employer c. #7 A Average will a. #8 D Average will b. #5 I Average will 2. PA a. #1 A Average will b. #1 B - Average will, Director C. The student will demonstrate professional and community involvement 1. Alumni a. #18 B Average will b. #21 A Average will : c. #21 B Average will 2. Employer d. #21 C Average will a. #7 B Average will b. #7 C Average will ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 7 of 11

8 Effectiveness OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT A. 1. Reported Completion Rate - graduation rate Students will complete the program within 24 months. REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER BENCHMARK TIME INTERVAL RESPONSIBLE Average of 80% or Director B. Satisfaction of Graduates - Graduates will indicate that they are satisfied with their educational program. 1. Alumni Evaluation a. #19 A average of b. #19 B average of C. Satisfaction of Employers - Employers will indicate that they are satisfied with the graduate's performance. 1. Employer Evaluation a. #11 average of D. Credentialing Examination Pass Rate - Students will pass the ARRT certification exam on the first attempt. Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate of not less than 75 percent at first attempt. 1. ARRT Report a. 5 year average that 75% ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 8 of 11

9 E. Job Placement rate - Graduates seeking employment will be employed within 6 months of graduation. Fiveyear average job placement rate of not less than 75 percent within six months of graduation. 1. Alumni Evaluation #23 5 year report is not less than 75% REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER Director ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 9 of 11

10 Daniel Gilbert, MSEd, RT(R)(CV)(MR)(CT)(QM) Director Sharon McKinney, MPA Director, Imaging Services Stephen C. Johnson MD, PhD Medical Advisor Jan Taylor Vice President, Ancillary Services Todd S. Sorensen, M.D. President / CEO Reviewed: 1/9/08, 12/01/11,6/7/12, 3/7/13 Revised : 2/16/98, 3/28/00, 1/11/01, 731/01, 3/28/03, 5/31/04, 3/30/05, 6/2/06, 6/7/12 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 10 of 11

11 REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS TEST RESULTS NUMBER OF STUDENTS TAKING TEST FIRST TIME SECTION SCORES BASED ON 10.0 AS PERFECT A B C D E SCALED SCORE % PASS # OF QUEST MON-YEAR AVER LAST 5 YEARS TOTAL AVERAGE * The ARRT does not provide scores report to the program when only one student from the program takes the exam. Single student scores are eliminated from the section and scaled scores. **Student repeating exam due to failure. National Percentile Rank indicates the percentage of examinees that scored below program average SECTIONS A. RADIATION PROTECTION B. EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE C. IMAGE PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION D. RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES E. PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT NATL % RANK ASSESSMENT CRITERIA - page 11 of 11

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR RADIOGRAPHER PROGRAM. To determine whether the identified outcomes are being met, the Program will assess its effectiveness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR RADIOGRAPHER PROGRAM To determine whether the identified outcomes are being met, the will assess its effectiveness. Responsibility:,, Clinical Staff. Standard: Evaluation and Assessment