Major Paramedic
Stage 5

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Pre & post surveys or exams
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
  • External data
Assessment DescriptionDoes a "3" in leadership on the CPPD internship form as graded by the preceptor reflect a successful team lead as defined by EMS education standards?

We confirmed as last year that our final exam is predictive of the liklihood of first time pass rate on the NREMT licensing exam.
Learning OutcomesUpon graduation, the graduate will demonstrate the technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of entry level paramedic.

Upon graduation the graduate will demonstrate preparedness to pass the NREMT paramedic level cognitive and psychomotor exam.
Number of Courses1
Number of Students28

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
  • Students
  • External agencies
  • Medical Director
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website review and commentary
  • Shared document files
Data SummaryStudents who receive 90% and above on the program final exam are 100% likely to pass the NREMT licensing exam on the first attempt. Students who receive 83-89% are 75% likely; and students who receive 75-82% are 49% likely.

Preceptors agree that a "3" in leadership represents a successful performance as team leader; however, the CPPD felt that the forms should be explicit rather than interpreted. We agree.
Data AnalysisThe final exam is predictive of passing the NREMT paramedic exam on the first attempt.

CPPD forms more explicitly state "successful team leader" on the intern form as of March 2013.
Next Steps Planned

Students who receive lower than 89% on the final exam will be offered additional resources such as NREMT practice questions to prepare for the licensing exam and improve first time pass rate. CPPD forms combined with the new FISDAP database should improve data capture of numbers of successful team leads by interns.

Learning Outcomes

ALL

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermFall 2013
Assessment Activities

Assessment (measurement) of outcomes

Assessment DetailsAs part of the CAAHEP/CoAEMSP program accreditation, we will report our program outcomes in December 2013 for our annual report. We also will incorporate this into the CCSF program review and continuous evaluation of program resources.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...Upon graduation, the graduate will demonstrate

• The ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry-level Paramedic.

• Technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Paramedic.

• Personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry-level Paramedic.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...Upon graduation, the graduate will demonstrate

• The ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry-level Paramedic.

• Technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Paramedic.

• Personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry-level Paramedic.
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...Upon graduation, the graduate will demonstrate

• The ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry-level Paramedic.

• Technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Paramedic.
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansAlthough our PSLOs map to these ILOs, we will not be conducting assessments of them in Fall 2013.

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