Information Literacy All programs 2014-2015 -PTA 2115 (Inservice) -PTA 2234 (Poster Presentation, Debate) Computer Literacy All programs 2014-2015 -PTA 2115 (Inservice) -PTA 2234 (Debate) -PTA 2212 (CPI Category: Documentation) See PTA Program Outcomes Data (Figure , , , & ). Values/Citizenship/Community All programs 2015-2016 Due in FY 2015-16 Oral Communication All programs N/A COM 2206/2211 Written Communication All programs N/A ENG 1101 Are changes planned as a result of the assessment of general education outcomes? If so, what are those changes OPTIONAL FOR FY 2014-15 Ensure general education outcomes are imbedded in particular course objectives. Identify courses and particular assignments in which general education outcomes are Introduced, Refined, and Mastered. The program needs to be more specific about which assignments will be chosen to assess general education outcomes. How will you determine whether those changes had an impact? OPTIONAL FOR FY 2014-15 Purposeful tracking of assessment data.
Program Outcomes To which course(s) is this program outcome related? Year assessed or to be assessed. Assessment Methods Used What were the assessment results? (Please provide brief summary data) Demonstrate appropriate, effective written, oral and non-verbal communication, which reflects sensitivity and awareness to individual and cultural differences in all aspects of physical therapy services. (AFFECTIVE) PROGRAM OUTCOME #1 COM-2206 COM-2225 ENG-1101 PTA-1110 PTA-1112 PTA-1124 PTA-1129 PTA-2212 SOC-1145 -Graduate Survey -Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) See PTA Program Outcomes Data: In comparison to the other CPI categories, PTA students fall in the middle of the road with communication (Figure & ). It is one of the professional behaviors emphasized in the program. In the new 65-credit hour curriculum, the COM requirement is expected to remain. Alternatively, students are rated very high in the Cultural Competence category on the CPI in both their first and second clinicals (Figure &). The average final scores for students in this CPI category have steadily increased between 2012 and 2014 on both the first and second clinicals (Figure & ). Demonstrate clinical problem-solving skills in order to adjust the plan of care established by the PT, provide supervision of the physical therapy aide and work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.(COGNITIVE)(PSYCHOMOTOR/ COGNITIVE) PROGRAM OUTCOME #3 BIO-1121 PHY-1106 PTA-1106 PTA-1112 PTA-2115 PTA-1129 PTA-2211 PTA-2226 PTA-2230 SOC-1145 -Graduate Survey -Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) See PTA Program Outcomes Data: Graduates perceive this program outcome to be the most important of the six (Figure ). Students’ CPI scores at the time of mid-term of the first clinical were averaged over the time period of 2012-2014. The average score in the Clinical Problem Solving category was one of the lowest (Figure ). Additionally, at the time of the final assessment at the second clinical, this category continued to be
one of the lowest average scores (Figure ). Participate in professional development based on performance appraisals and demonstration of behaviors reflecting conduct outlined in the Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct of the APTA. PROGRAM OUTCOME #6 ALH-1101 PTA-1110 PTA-2115 PTA-2212 -Graduate Survey -Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) See PTA Program Outcomes Data: Graduates perceive this program outcome to be the least important of the six (Figure ). However, the PTA program spends a great deal of time focusing on professional behavior and development. It is the highest rated program outcome in terms of student satisfaction with the program’s training and preparation (Figure ). The average score for Clinical Behavior at mid-term of the first clinical is the highest of all the CPI categories (Figure ). At the final assessment of the second clinical, the average of student scores in this same category is tied with Cultural Competence for the highest scoring category (Figure ). Perform data collection techniques as outlined in the plan of care, reported through accurate, timely and legible documentation. (PSYCHOMOTOR) PROGRAM OUTCOME #5 ENG-1101 PTA-1110 PTA-2115 PTA-1129 PTA-2211 PTA-2230 PTA-2238 -Graduate Survey -Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) See PTA Program Outcomes Data: Documentation is an area students routinely say they feel the program does not cover enough. Students are introduced to documentation in their first Professional Issues course in the program. In each successive class it is discussed and students are given numerous opportunities to apply their skills in a written format. However, the majority of clinical facilities are using an electronic documentation