Program SLO Activity Details

Certificate of Completion EKG Technician
Stage 4

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods	Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment Description	Preceptor feedback assessed and integrated into course content and skills lab when applicable
Learning Outcomes	1.Develop ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate information relative to the role of an EKG/Cardiac Stress Test Technician 2.Develop technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an EKG/Cardiac Stress Test Technician 3.Display personal behavior and skill consistent with professional and employment in an entry level position in and EKG department. 4.Prepare students to pass the national competency or registry examinations in electrocardiography.
Number of Courses	1
Number of Students	27

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within the same department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Phone
Data Summary	Approximately 80% of students who started the two-semester program completed the program.
Data Analysis	100% of graduating students are eligible to take the national registry exam.
Next Steps Planned	Revise curriculum and update skills lab to meet technological cahnges and employment criteria
Learning Outcomes	1.Develop ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate information relative to the role of an EKG/Cardiac Stress Test Technician 2.Develop technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an EKG/Cardiac Stress Test Technician 3.Display personal behavior and skill consistent with professional and employment in an entry level position in and EKG department. 4.Prepare students to pass the national competency or registry examinations in electrocardiography.

Changes

Details	Updated new clinical findings in channelopathies and corresponding clinical management
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment Term	Spring 2014
Assessment Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
Assessment Details	Collect data on students that complete externships and correlate succesful exam registry results and employment

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...	1)Comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of EKG Technician. 2)Demonstrate technical skills necessary to fulfill the role of EKG Technician. 3)Behave professionally, skillfully, and in a manner consistent with employer expectations for an entry-level position in EKG. 4) Demonstrate the technical skills to perform clinical tasks on EKG machines, Holter monitor systems and exercise stress test equipment
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...	1)Comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of EKG Technician. 2)Demonstrate technical skills necessary to fulfill the role of EKG Technician.
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...	1)Comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of EKG Technician. 2)Demonstrate technical skills necessary to fulfill the role of EKG Technician. 3) Demonstrate the technical skills to perform clinical tasks on EKG machines, Holter monitor systems and exercise stress test equipment 4)Qualify and pass the national registry examinations
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment Plans	We 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)
HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

Additional Highlights

Students are able to take EKG courses to better prepare themselves for employment and entry into other allied health care fields such as nursing, echocardiography, EMT and phlebotomy.

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