Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

CIP Code: 570

Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

Student Learning Outcomes1.Students will be able to explain the basic structures and fundamental process of life

at cellular, molecular, and organismal levels.

2.Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry and the role of

observation, experimentation, and communication of scientific information.

Bloom’s Taxonomy


Alignment of Learning Outcomes with the Cameron University

Mission• All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes

are:– designed to provide a diverse and dynamic student

body access to quality educational opportunities.– student-centered and are met through a combination of

innovative classroom teaching and experiential learning.

– designed to prepare students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world.

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Alignment of the Learning Outcomes with the School of Science and Technology

Mission

• All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes are designed:– to educate students in an intellectual atmosphere based

on excellence in academic work, high ethical standards, and exposure to latest technological advances.

– to deliver student support which gives our students the skills and confidence to excel as lifelong learners.

– to ensure success of graduates in a diverse and ever-changing environment.


Alignment of the Learning Outcomes with the Department of Biological

Sciences Mission

• All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes are designed to:– to provide high quality instruction to students at the

undergraduate level with emphasis on active learning, problem solving, and critical thinking.

– to improve knowledge in various fields of biology through research and scholarly activities.

– to achieve excellence in education.


Alignment of the Learning Outcomes with the Strategic Plan 2013

Goal 1.1: Maintain and enhance Cameron’s commitment to providing programs of the highest quality to instruction, research, and service to better meet the needs of the citizens of the region.– Meet and exceed National Accrediting Agency for

Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) standards– Provide trained professionals in a career which has

insufficient numbers of qualified individuals in South West Oklahoma


Alignment of the Learning Outcomes with the Program

MissionAll of the Medical Technology learning outcomes are designed to meet the program mission:

1. Improve on students’ initial knowledge on biology/medical technology as established by estimating the baseline knowledge of incoming medical technology majors.2. Gain acceptance into an accredited clinical program at an affiliated hospital.3. Successful completion of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification Examination.


Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes

1. Direct measures– Baseline assessment exam– Acceptance into Clinical Rotation– Completing the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Certification2. Indirect measures

– Employment3. Addressing shortfalls in student learning

– Recitation/Review Sessions– Personal advising


Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes


Baseline Scores Applied Accepted Certified

37% (overall for Department was

39%)

3 3 3

PQIR Action Plan

Our program is well structured to prepare students for acceptance into a clinical program, board certification, and employment. In addition, we work with students from the time they enroll in our program. Each student declaring an interest in pursuing a medical technology career has an advisor who will work with that student throughout his/her school years. Most faculty offer course-specific tutoring, recitation, and/or help sessions for students having difficulty with course work. Our main problem is retaining students from their freshman year until they apply for a clinical program. Therefore our action plan is geared toward retention.


Report on actions from the previously chosen priority outcome

1111Program Quality Improvement Report 2009-2010

Identified the causes of the low retention in this program:1. Incoming students are unaware of what a medical

technologist is when they declare a major (they think they enroll in a pre-med program).

2. Incoming students do not have a full appreciation of the program course requirements.

3. Medical technologists are not as well paid as other medical professions (i.e. nurses).

4. There are only 20 clinical rotation seats for medical technology at the three hospitals affillitated with the Oklahoma Consortium of Clinical Laboratory Science Affiliates.

5. The profession lacks advocates to promote it and improve earning potential.

Report on actions from the previously chosen priority outcome


Retention of Students. Develop a retention plan to deal with student attrition in BIOL 1364

and 14741. Reduce class size from 50 students to 35 students in BIOL 1364

and 1474. Reduction in class size will enable the instructor to have more individualized instruction with each student. The instructors will be better able to detect student difficulties with the course material and adapt teaching methods to accommodate any learning deficiencies.

2. Recitation/Review Sessions. Instructors provide additional time for students during Recitation/Review Sessions during which time students receive additional assistance in mastering course content.

Learning OutcomesThe Learning Outcomes we will discuss are:

#2. Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry and the role of observation, experimentation, and

communication of scientific information.#3. Students will be able to apply current technology and scientific methodologies to collect, organize, analyze, and

interpret qualitative and quantitative data.#5. Students will understand equipment, materials, chemicals,

and specimens, used in biological sciences and clinical laboratory, and the application of procedures for their proper,

safe, and legal use.


Student-learning Outcome 2 and Measurements

Learning OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME #2

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry and the role of observation, experimentation, and communication of scientific information.

Students enrolled in BIOL 1364

Baseline Assessment

Exam

Not identified Not identified Twice yearly


Learning Outcome and MeasurementLearning OUTCOME #2 Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry and

the role of observation, experimentation, and communication of scientific information by competing successfully in obtaining acceptance into an Accredited Clinical Rotation Program at an affiliated hospital. This objective will be measured by the Baseline Scores.


Baseline Scores

Applied Accepted Certified

37% 3 3 3

Learning Outcome #2


ClassBaseline Scores

Number of Clinical

Rotation Applicants

Number of Students Accepted

ASCP Certification

2009 – 2010 37% 3 3 3

2008 – 2009 32% 3 3 3

2007 – 2008 N/A 0 0 0

2006 – 2007 N/A 0 0 0

2005 – 2006 N/A 0 0 0

Action Plan: Outcome 2


Item Time Line Human Resources Needed

Fiscal Resources Needed

Explore the Option of Administering a Midlevel Exam

1 year Entire Department No additional fiscal resources

are required

Explore the Option of Medical Technology Students Taking BIOL 2881 (Midlevel Capstone)

1 year Entire No additional fiscal resources

are required


Learning OUTCOME



Measurements




Students will be able to apply current technology and scientific methodologies to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data by competing successfully in obtaining acceptance into an Accredited Clinical Rotation Program at an affiliated hospital.

Successful Completion of

Clinical Rotation

Number Graduated

Not identified Not identified Annually


Learning Outcome and Measurement

Learning Outcome #3

Students will be able to apply current technology and scientific methodologies to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data by successfully completing the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification. This objective will be measured by the number of students accepted into Clinical Rotation.


Baseline Scores


37% 3 3 3

Learning Outcome #3



Number of Clinical

Rotation Applicants


ASCP Certification

2009 – 2010 37% 3 3 3

2008 – 2009 32% 3 3 3

2007 – 2008 N/A 0 0 0

2006 – 2007 N/A 0 0 0

2005 – 2006 N/A 0 0 0



None Required


Learning OUTCOME



Measurements




Students will understand equipment, materials, chemicals, and specimens, used in biological sciences and clinical laboratory, and the application of procedures for their proper, safe, and legal use by successfully completing the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification.

Certification Number Certified by

ASCP

ASCP Accepted Scores

Not identified Annually


Learning Outcome and MeasurementLearning OUTCOME #5 Students will understand equipment, materials, chemicals, and

specimens, used in biological sciences and clinical laboratory, and the application of procedures for their proper, safe, and legal use by obtaining Employment as Medical Technologists. This outcome will be measured by the number of students who pass the ASCP certification and becomes certified.


Baseline Scores


37% 3 3 3

Learning Outcome #5



Number of Clinical

Rotation Applicants


ASCP Certification

2009 – 2010 37% 3 3 3

2008 – 2009 32% 3 3 3

2007 – 2008 N/A 0 0 0

2006 – 2007 N/A 0 0 0

2005 – 2006 N/A 0 0 0



None Required

Student-learning OutcomesIndirect Measures

Employment after Graduation and Certification.•All students are employed.


PQIR Action Plan

1. We need to add the midlevel capstone class to the course requirements to enhance student written and oral communication skills to prepare them for the workforce.

2. We need to add a midlevel assessment exam to determine the strengths and weakness of the core courses at preparing students for upper level courses and their clinical rotation classes.


Department of Biological Sciences

Documents

alignment of learning

measures of learning

experiential learning

active learning

program missionall

lifelong learning

technology missionall

highest quality