|
Outcome |
Assessment |
Frequency/calendar |
|
Standard A: Prepare competent advanced-level
respiratory therapists who meet the cognitive (knowledge)
expectations of employers.
|
1. Performance on standardized national
credentialing examinations (R.R.T.: Clinical Simulation and Written
registry).
2. Employer surveys.
|
1. Examinations are administered via the
Internet throughout the year (graduates are now eligible within 2 weeks
of graduation); examination feedback is no longer available as a
comparison to national performance.
2. Employer surveys are distributed
within 9 months of program completion.
|
| Standard B:
Prepare competent advanced - level
respiratory therapists who meet the psychomotor skills expectations
of employers. |
3. Students must return - demonstrate a
random selection of previously learned skills.
4. Employer satisfaction surveys.
|
3. This assessment is done within 6 weeks
of program completion.
4. Employer surveys are distributed
within 9 months of program completion.
|
| Standard C:
Prepare competent advanced-level
respiratory therapists who meet the affective skills expectations
of employers. |
5. Faculty summative evaluations.
6. Employer satisfaction surveys.
|
5. Faculty complete a summary assessment
within 3 months of program completion.
6. Employer surveys are distributed
within 9 months of program completion.
|
| Standard D:
Retain 90% of students selected to enter
the program; place 90% of program graduates within 6 months of program
completion. |
7. Program retention records.
8. Program placement records. |
7. Annually
8. Annually
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