Major Radiation Therapy Technology
Stage 5

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Pre & post surveys or exams
  • External data , employer survey
Assessment DescriptionAlumni Surveys of most recent grads (Class of 2012)

Employer Surveys evaluating most recent grads (Class of 2011, 2012)

Clinical Evaluations (Rubric)

Case Studies (Rubric)

Journal Presentations (Rubric)

National Registry exam Pass Rates of recent grads (2012)

Student success (students starting the program vs. students graduating)
Learning OutcomesAll
Number of Courses7
Number of Students15

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within the same department
  • RTT advisory Board
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Teleconferencing or skype
  • Email
  • Phone
Data SummaryNational Registry Exam (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy: 100% pass class of 2012 (1st time examinees)

New Grads finding work in the field within 6 months of graduation: 100%

Students completing the program: class of 2012 = 67%

Employers indicate satisfaction with the level of preparedness displayed by CCSF graduates. = 100%

New Grads (2012) express satisfaction with their education = 100%
Data AnalysisNational Registry Exam: Students continue to score well above national average.

New Grads 2012 found positions in RTT (FT and Per Diem)

Student completion continues to be a concern: have not met goal of 75% in last 4 years.
Next Steps Planned

Ongoing measures to improve student success - Informational meetings Pre-requisite minimums updated in 2010, 2011, 2012; assessments will continue. Advising sessions for all qualified applicants

Learning Outcomes

all

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermSpring 2014
Assessment Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
Assessment DetailsAssessment of student success (completion)

Natl. Registry pass rates

Employer satisfaction

Alumni satisfaction

Job placement

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...2.6 Use critical thinking skills and apply knowledge to a changing clinical environment.

2.7 Assess and manage radiation induced patient side effects and complications as part of the interdisciplinary management strategy.

2.8 Students recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

2.4 Students are able to recognize and implement changes in treatment plans.

2.7 Assess and manage radiation induced patient side effects and complications as part of the interdisciplinary management strategy.

3.6 Analyze current health care research for application to the radiation therapy practice

3.3 Demonstrate initiative in the performance of classroom and clinical duties.
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...1.2 Communicate effectively with patients, clinical staff, instructors, and fellow students.

1.4 Deliver competent care of the patient in advanced stages of illness and cancer.

1.5 Demonstrate age-appropriate patient care skills.
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...1.1 Demonstrate safe and effective radiation protection procedures.

1.3 Deliver efficient and safe general patient care skills.

2.1 Students demonstrate the ability to perform a simulation.

2.2 Students are able to competently administer a therapeutic dose.

2.3 Students demonstrate safe operation of the radiation therapy equipment.

2.5 Students are able to describe and communicate in a written from, how to accurately administer a therapeutic dose of radiation.

3.4 Demonstrate values and attitudes congruent with the profession’s standards and ethics.

3.5 Function effectively applying the concepts of teamwork.
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansYes we plan to assess one of the above-mapped SLOs in Fall 2013.

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