Certificate of Accomplishment (credit: usually under 18 units) Emergency Medical Technician
Stage 5

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Feedback from collaboration with other departments
  • External data
Assessment Description75% of students in the day section passed all requiremants, the pass rate was lower in the evening section. The evening section usually has fulltime employed students which makes attendance difficult for many. All faculty members are involved in problem solving on this issue.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Courses2
Number of Students55

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within the same department
  • Students
  • External agencies
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
Data SummaryAll students who successfully complete the program,must complete all didactic material and testing with scores of 75% or better on all written exams. All students must pass all psychomotor skills, as established by the National Registry for EMT's, with 80% accuracy and no critical errors. The fact that all students completing the program meet these standards, indicates the achievement has been met.
Data AnalysisAll students who successfully pass the EMT program, are eligible to sit for the NREMT written certification examination. Upon successful completion of the NREMT exam, they are iligable to apply for certification with the San Francisco EMS Agency. This EMT certification will allow them to work as a certified Emergency Medical Technician throughout California. They may also travel to other states and work as an EMT after processing their certification.
Next Steps Planned

Develop additional on-line support programs for students with learning difficulties, and students with limited time in the classroom. Introduce the use of on-line simulated ambulance calls to allow simulated patient calls for students to enhance critical thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes

ALL

Changes

Details

Continued refinement of lectures and power point presentations. Revised the on-line computer support, "insight". Revised quizzes and exams, alligned some psychomotor skills with changes in National Registry and local patient care protocols.

Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermSpring 2014
Assessment Activities

Implementation of planned changes and reassessment

Assessment DetailsImplement new computer programs which allow students to particpate in simulated patient calls or scenarios, on-line. This will enhance critical thinking skills for the clinical setting.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...Comprehend, apply and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry level Emergency Medical Technician.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...No answer
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...Demonstrate technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Emergency Medical Technician.
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansWe don't currently plan to be conducting any program-level SLO assessments in Fall (as indicated earlier)

SLO Details Storage Location

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