Radiologic Technology: 2019-2020 – JSCC Monitoring Report SACSCOC

Student Level Outcomes

Intended Outcomes	Means of Assessment	Criteria for Success	Summary & Analysis of Assessment Evidence	Use of Results
SLO :1 Students will apply positioning skills.	Evaluation 1: 1. Laboratory Simulation Repeat Analysis Form 2. Clinical Competency Repeat analysis form for Clinical Education V 3. Graduate Survey Portable radiography section	Eval 1: 1. There will be an increase in the pass rate of lab comps in Procedures II as compared to Procedures I in radiographic positioning. 2. 90% of students will pass clinical competencies without a repeat of positioning skills 3. Score of 2.5 or higher Scale (1-3)	1. 96 % Pass rate Procedures I 29 students enrolled 1567 / 1624 procedures completed 97% Pass Rate Procedures II 30 students enrolled 1224/1260 procedures completed 2. Pass rate Clinical Education 100% 23 students enrolled 23 students completed comps without a repeat for positioning 23/23 or 100% 3. 2.8 score	1. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): Although benchmarks were met, the program strives to improve performance. In the Feb 2019 Advisory Committee Meeting in the Program Update section, it was reported that based on feedback from the 2018 graduates, a Danielus Miller competency would be beneficial to graduates. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The Danielus Miller competency was piloted in 2019 and then added in 2020. The course syllabus from RAD 122 reflects the addition of this item. 2. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): As the program evaluates the assessments for the established outcomes, tools to measure the outcomes are changed periodically. This criteria for success was changed after this cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The criteria for success was changed in this cycle. Students in this cycle finished Clinical Education V and Program completion late due to the pandemic. Faculty arranged specific schedules for students to finish out the Spring Semester while maintaining health protocols and meeting program completion competencies. Faculty Meeting Minutes from the Spring 2020 advisory meeting document this information. 3.Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): The established benchmark was met during this assessment cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The Program continues to meet the established benchmark for this item. The students have several Portable competencies in a lab that evaluate the ability for students to perform portable radiography via competency. The syllabus for RAD 122 lab demonstrates the presence of this competency requirement.
SLO 2: Student will select appropriate technical factors.	Evaluation 2: 1. Laboratory Simulation Positioning section, technique selection of the Laboratory Competency Form in Procedures II Average of technique selection score of all comps in Procedures II 2. Clinical Competency Positioning section, technique selection of the Clinical Competency Form Average of technique selection score of all comps in Clinical Education for Program	Eval 2: 1. Average score of 80% or higher 2. There are a total of 56 mandatory competencies for each enrolled student which has a grading section for the technique selection.	1. Average score of 100% 2. All competencies required a technique to be completed on the comp form. All students completed the technique section on the comp form.	1. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This assessment was scheduled to be changed in this next assessment cycle. Evaluation in the next assessment will be performed. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): Due to the pandemic the assessment of this item was not changed. All students completed the positioning section, technique selection on the Lab comp form with 100% success. An example of a completed form is noted here. 2.Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This item was scheduled to be changed in the next assessment cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): Due to the pandemic, the assessment of this item was not changed. Faculty meeting minutes for Summer 2020 note that the lab instructor will be evaluating breathing techniques with students in the next assessment cycle.
SLO 3: Students will practice radiation protection.	Evaluation 3: 1. Laboratory Simulation Repeat Analysis form 2. Clinical Competency Critical skills section of the clinical competency form, shielding section.	Eval 3: 1. 90% or higher of enrolled students in RAD 122 will meet the established criteria for radiation protection 2. 90% of students enrolled will demonstrate radiation protection on clinical competency.	1. Of the lab competency 28/30 or 93% of students met the established criteria for radiation protection. 2. 28/29 or 97% passed the radiation protection section for all clinical comps.	1. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This cohort did not meet the established criteria. It is noted that 7 students failed the RAD 122 course. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): Radiation Protection is of utmost importance in diagnostic imaging for both the patient and the radiographer. Each laboratory simulation competency assesses the knowledge and appropriate use of shielding and radiation protection which is considered an important detail and repeatable error. The Radiologic Technology Lab Competency Book demonstrates this competency. A sample of a lab competency form is found here. This book is reviewed annually and revised as needed. 2.Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): The means of assessment and criteria for success will be changed in the next assessment cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20) The means of assessment and criteria for success wording was changed for this assessment period. Once a student reaches the clinical environment, the Radiologic Technology Clinical Competency Book demonstrates this competency. This item is reviewed annually and revised as needed. A sample of a comp form may be found here.
SLO 4: Students will use effective oral communication skills.	Evaluation 4: Presentation in RAD 212 Radiographic Pathology component. Average of presentation grades.	Eval 4: Average Score of 85% or higher on presentation.	Average score 93% 23 Students enrolled	Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This assessment and means of assessment will be changed in the next assessment cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The in-class presentation in RAD 136 was eliminated from this assessment. Now students only demonstrate this skill in RAD 212. The syllabus from RAD 212 demonstrates the presence of this competency requirement.
SLO 5: Students will practice written communication skills.	Evaluation 5: 1. Writing of an article review in RAD 136, Radiation Protection. Average score of article review grades 2. RAD 212 Radiographic Pathology component. Average of malpractice assignment grade	Eval 5: 1. Average Score of 85% or higher on presentation. 2. Average score of 85% or higher.	1. Average score 94% 23 Students enrolled 2. Average score 90% 23 students enrolled	1. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This means of assessment is changed every few years to reflect current trends. This item will be changed in the next assessment cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The means of assessment wording was changed in this assessment cycle from writing a paper regarding radiation protection to writing an article review to more accurately reflect the measurement tool. The 2019 Syllabus from RAD 136 reflects this change. 2. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This means of assessment is changed every few years to reflect current trends. Faculty will consider changing this item in the next assessment cycle. Observations/Changes based on the previous cycle (19-20): This assessment will be changed in the next cycle to The Average of Empathy Assignment grades for the RAD 113 Patient Care course. The RAD 113 syllabus will be changed to demonstrate this compentency requirement.
SLO 6: Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine examinations.	Evaluation 6: 1. Exposure Lab Technique Exercises. 2. Clinical Competency form, positioning section.	Eval 6: 1. Average score of 80% or higher. 2. Average score of 80% or higher.	1. Average score 96% 2. 100% of students scored 80% or higher on this section.	1. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): The program has used this assessment for several cycles, but feels it is still relative to the intended outcome. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The syllabus for RAD 135 assignments demonstrate this the presence of this competency requirement. This item continues to be relevant to assess the intended outcome. 2. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): The program met the benchmark on this item. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): Each clinical comp form has this information assessed. Non-routine examinations include trauma comps. The repeat analysis form for the program shows student performance on the positioning section of the clinical competency.
SLO 7: Students will adapt positioning for trauma patients.	Evaluation 7: 1. Clinical Competency form This item is completed at the conclusion of the program. The number of students who pass the trauma comps. 2. Test on Trauma Average of Trauma test grades in RAD 122 Radiographic Procedures II.	Eval 7: 1. 90% of students will pass the trauma comps. 2. Average score of 80% or higher.	1. Percentage of trauma comps passed 100% 2. Average score 80%	1. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): It is noted that the Means of Assessment will be changed in the next cycle. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The means of assessment was changed in this cycle and the benchmark was still met. The Radiologic Technology Clinical Competency Books index indicates there are 4 specific competencies that assess positioning for trauma patients. They are trauma shoulder, trauma upper extremity, trauma lower extremity, and trauma cervical spine. 2. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): It is noted that the Danielus Miller lab comp will be added in the next assessment cycle. The Danielus Miller competency is a trauma view of the hip. Advisory Meeting minutes from Feb 2019 in the program update section indicate that based on the pilot group in 2018 the comp should be added to the list of skills a radiography graduate should have. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The Danielus Miller lab comp was added to this assessment cycle, reinforcing this material. The Lab Syllabus for RAD 122 demonstrates the addition of this item. The Danielus Miller procedure is a trauma procedure and effectiveness is assessed in the test on trauma in this course.
SLO 8: Students will develop a professional resume.	Evaluation 8: Writing a Professional Resume.	Eval 8: 85% or higher on 100% scale.	100% of students wrote a professional resume with 85% or higher	Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): This is an ongoing assessment that is relevant to students obtaining employment. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): This item has been used for several years to analysis communication skills in writing and professionalism. Faculty feel that it is still relevant in the importance of professionalism. The course calendar for RAD 227 Review Seminar reflects the presence of this competency requirement.
SLO 9: Students will exhibit professional behaviors such as punctuality in the clinical setting.	Evaluation 9: Time Card	Eval 9: 90% of students enrolled in the final semester will have less than 3 tardies per semester.	96% of students had less than 3 tardies per semester	Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (18-19): The program has high regards for professional behaviors which is documented in various areas such as the Clinical Education Evaluation Form found in the Radiography Student Handbook. The single student who had multiple tardies was counselled each semester and eventually failed the clinical course due to tardies. Policies regarding clinical education attendance may be found in the Radiography Student Handbook. Review of the Radiography Student Handbook is completed in RAD 114 and acknowledgment of the handbook is given by each enrolled student prior to attending clinical. The syllabus from RAD 114 demonstrates the presence of this competency requirement. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (19-20): The clinical coordinator will reinforce policies in each clinical education course by sending out a Fast Fact 2020 sheet to each student. The clinical coordinator will also remind the students of the policies and procedures in the Rad Tech Student Handbook.