Certificate of Achievement (credit: usually 18 or more units) Medical Evaluation Assistant
Stage 3

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment DescriptionStudents enrolled in the Medical Evaluation Assistant Program complete an eight-week professional practice course during the summer. The students completed 35 hours of clinical skills lab practice. They are assigned to various health care facilities to complete 196 hours of work experience, Monday through Thursday, then meet with the instructor on Friday for conference.

The practice sites evaluate the students clinical skills, professional and ethical behavior, and HIPAA compliance with the health care standards. Students also complete a self evaluation, evaluate their clinical site training, and complete a program evaluation to identify weak areas in instruction.

Students complete a final project based on their professional practice site. They also complete a series of online tests during the eight-week class.
Learning Outcomes•Perform the clinical skills necessary for entry-level employment as a Medical Evaluation Assistant in an ambulatory health care setting.

•Demonstrate the behavioral, ethical, and professional interpersonal skills necessary for employment as a Medical Evaluation Assistant in an ambulatory health care setting.
Number of Courses1
Number of Students2

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)

Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data SummaryStudents received scores of 3-5 on their evaluations (satisfactory to excellent) with a mean score of 4. Based on the weekly reports and the Program Evaluation, students felt prepared for the professional practice experience.
Data AnalysisStudents scored 70% or higher on online practice tests. Program evaluations receive to date indicate students are prepared to enter the workplace.
Next Steps Planned

None to date

Learning OutcomesNo options chosen

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermSpring 2014
Assessment Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
Assessment DetailsWe will continue to monitor the professional practice outcomes to identify weak areas that need improvement.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...•Perform the clinical skills necessary for entry-level employment as a Medical Evaluation Assistant in an ambulatory health care setting.

•Demonstrate the behavioral, ethical, and professional interpersonal skills necessary for employment as a Medical Evaluation Assistant in an ambulatory health care setting.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...No answer
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...•Apply and sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician examination (CPT-1)
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

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

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