ECHO 201 - Advanced Echocardiographic Studies - Stage 2 - Lisa Caul
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | - Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
- Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
- Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
- Capstone projects or final summative assignments
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| Assessment Description | Students completed a final project that summarized the content of the course. Each tablet size page included information about cardiac pathology, 2D, M-Mode & Doppler related findings, applied formulas and clinical sign/symptoms. These booklets are used in their clincial assignments in their echocardiography internships and for the preparation at the end of the program for the national registry exams. |
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| Learning Outcomes | All |
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| Number of Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
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| Number of Students | 21 |
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Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | - Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
- Faculty and staff within our department
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| Data Sharing Methods | - Face-to-face meetings
- Phone
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| Data Summary | All students successfully passed the rigorous course exams and completed all course assignments. |
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| Analysis Summary | Students achieved the outcomes required to successfully compelte this course and apply the knowledgeduring their internship course CVT 210. |
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| Next Steps Planned | Update existing exams to meet advancing technology and registry exam requirements. |
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| Learning Outcomes | All |
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Changes
| Details | 1. Exams were evaluated for improved clarity and content.
2. National registry exam outlines were reviewed and areas of new content included in course material.
3. Updated digital images of cardiac pathology were included in the PP lectures to improve students learning in their clinical internship. |
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| Learning Outcomes | 1. Evaluations of students in their related internships reflected successful level of preparation. |
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Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| Activities | - Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)
- Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
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| More Details | 1. Continue to update exams and lecture content to meet clinical expectations and national registry preparation. |
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SLO Details Storage Location
- HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
- HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)
Additional Highlights
At the conclusion of the second semester of the four semester CVT / ECHO Program the students were well prepared for their first internships. The evaluations from these internships demonstrated good basics skills, the ability to improve, and a successful interchange with the echo department staffs.
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