University of Kentucky Physical Therapy Program
Director of Clinical Education Assessment Questionnaire
Please complete anonymously and return via email to . this assessment of Lynn English, PT, MSEd, DPT, DCE of the UK PT program.
Instructions:
A. Purpose:
The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) Assessment Form is designed to provide feedback to the DCE regarding specific behavioral skills needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. The ultimate aim is to improve the overall quality of the clinical experience for the student, the clinical faculty, and the client.
B. Format:
The assessment is completed by a random portion of the clinical faculty and Center Coordinators (from the assigned sites of each year). Specific behavioral skills of the DCE are rated on a numerical basis. If the chosen rating requires clarification, then the comment section may be utilized. The objective rating section is followed by a general comment section which may be used to provide specific information about the DCE and/or the clinical education program as a whole.
C. Ratings:
The ratings are:
[5] The DCE performs at aSUPERIOR level. This individual goes beyond the above average level of behavior.
[4] The DCE performs at an ABOVE AVERAGE level. This individual consistently exhibits behavior that is
above average for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the DCE.
[3] The DCE performs at an AVERAGE level.This individual consistently exhibits behavior that is adequate for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the DCE.
[2] The DCE performs at a BELOW AVERAGE level. This individual inconsistently exhibits behavior that is adequate for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the DCEOR exhibits behavior at a minimallyacceptable level.
[1] The DCE performs at a POOR level. This individual exhibits behavior that is inadequate for the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the DCE
[NO] No opportunity to assess this behavioral skill.
1. The DCEaccuratelycommunicates and coordinates the dissemination of appropriate and necessary activities, news, and other current information (e.g. student information, clinical site facts etc.) to both the student and the clinical faculty.
[ ]5 SUPERIOR
[ ]4 ABOVE AVERAGE
[ ]3 AVERAGE
[ ]2 BELOW AVERAGE
[ ]1 POOR
[ ]NO opportunity
Comments:______
______
2. The DCEaccurately manages or maintains the academic program’s clinical education records (e.g. current database of clinical sites).
[ ]5 SUPERIOR
[ ]4 ABOVE AVERAGE
[ ]3 AVERAGE
[ ]2 BELOW AVERAGE
[ ]1 POOR
[ ]NO opportunity
Comments:______
______
3. The DCE completes the clinical placements in an appropriate manner.
[ ]5 SUPERIOR
[ ]4 ABOVE AVERAGE
[ ]3 AVERAGE
[ ]2 BELOW AVERAGE
[ ]1 POOR
[ ]NO opportunity
Comments:______
______
4. The DCEoversees the clinical experiences with appropriate guidance/support as needed for the challenging
student.
[ ]5 SUPERIOR
[ ]4 ABOVE AVERAGE
[ ]3 AVERAGE
[ ]2 BELOW AVERAGE
[ ]1 POOR
[ ]NO opportunity
Comments:______
______
5. The DCE demonstrates an adequate level of knowledge concerning the clinical education program.
[ ]5 SUPERIOR
[ ]4 ABOVE AVERAGE
[ ]3 AVERAGE
[ ]2 BELOW AVERAGE
[ ]1 POOR
[ ]NO opportunity
Comments:______
______
6. The DCE promotes the overall development of the clinical faculty and sites through organized mechanisms
such as UK faculty continuing education offerings, and other communications (e.g. feedback from the APTAStudent
Evaluation of the Clinical Site/Instruction Form).
[ ]5 SUPERIOR
[ ]4 ABOVE AVERAGE
[ ]3 AVERAGE
[ ]2 BELOW AVERAGE
[ ]1 POOR
[ ]NO opportunity
Comments:______
______
7. Please comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the DCE:
______
______
8. Please list any suggestions that you may have for the improvement of the clinical education component of the curriculum:
______
______
Please return this survey viaemail by April 1, 2013
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