Program Assessment Action Plan
Program: Dental Assistant / Semester: Fall / Year: 2012 Instructor(s):Jeni PetersonCollege Mission
Salina Area Technical College will meet employment needs of the region by providing a diverse community of learners with the technical and general education skills necessary for employment, personal growth and lifelong learning.
Program Mission
The mission of the Dental Assistant Program at Salina Area Technical College, an institution of higher education, is to provide students with the opportunities to acquire relevant technical skills and knowledge for employment or advancement in the dental profession.
Assessment Plan for Amalgam Placement and Instrumentation
- Outcomes to be measured.
Program:
1.)Assist in clinical dental procedures.
2.)Manipulate dental materials to perform laboratory procedures associated with dental treatments.
4.) Demonstrate concepts of infection control.
5.) Gather and record diagnostic, patient, and treatment information.
8.) Perform basic dental business office procedures.
10.) Participates and communicates effectively as a healthcare team member.
- What skill(s) will be used to measure these outcomes?
Skill / Core Outcomes / Program Outcomes
Proper Materials and Instruments / 1,2,4 / 1, 2, 4, 10
Operatory Set Up / 1, 2, 4 / 1, 2, 4, 5
Patient Updates / 1, 3, 4 / 1, 5
PPE’s / 1, 2, 4 / 1, 4
Instrument Identification / 1, 2, 4 / 1, 2
Instrument Transfer / 1,2, 3, 4 / 1, 2
HVE / 1, 4 / 1, 2, 4
Charting / 1, 2, 3, 4 / 1, 5, 8
Identification of Restoration / 1, 2, 4 / 1, 5
Instruments and Supplies / 1, 2, 4 / 1, 2
3. What process(es) will be used to collect data?
A rubric that will consist of two parts (Preparing for Procedure, Procedure) will be used.
- What are the intended results?
- Who will analyze the data?
Assessment Results
- What were the results (Strengths and Weaknesses)?
b.)The class achieved an average of 4.42 or higher in all categories of the Preparing for Procedure Rubric. 7 students received all 5’s on this rubric. The vast majority did an outstanding job preparing for the procedure.
Rubric Scores
5 - Excellent
4 - Good
3 - Fair
2 - Poor
0 - No Effort Evident
Average group scores for each rubric category
Project Material and Instruments / 4.42
Operatory Set Up / 4.58
Patient Updates / 4.58
PPE’s / 5.00
Class Average / 4.65
c.)The Core Objectives average on therubric was 4.64, with no area lower than 4.58. The Program Objectives average on the rubric was 4.56, with no area lower than 4.42. These are above average scores.
Core (Institutional) Objectives Rubric Scores
1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically. 4.65
2. Demonstrate proficiency in technical program learning outcomes 4.67
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication. 4.58
4. Develop positive work habits and interpersonal skills needed for employment 4.65
Class Average 4.64
Program Objectives Rubric Scores1. Assist in clinical dental procedures. 4.65
2. Manipulate dental materials to perform laboratory procedures associated with
dental treatments. 4.50
4. Demonstrate concepts of infection control. 4.67
5. Gather and record diagnostic, patient, and treatment information. 4.58
10. Participates and communicates effectively as a healthcare team member. 4.42
Class Average 4.56 / 2. Demonstrate proficiency in technical program learning outcomes 4.67
d.) The average score on the Procedure Rubric was 11.99. There were 3 areas below 12: Instrument Transfer, HVE, and Charting.
Rubric Scores
13 - Excellent
10 - Good
8 - Fair
4 - Poor
0 - No Effort Evident
Average class scores for each rubric category
Instrument Identification / 12.42
Instrument Transfer / 11.58
HVE / 11.47
Charting / 11.53
Identification of Restoration / 12.68
Instruments and Supplies / 12.26
Class Average / 11.99
e.) As seen on the next page, there was one low Core Objective Area: Demonstrate Effective written and verbal communication. There were 2 low areas on the Program Objectives: Demonstrate concepts of infection control, and perform basic dental business office procedures.
Core (Institutional) Objectives Rubric Scores
1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically. 11.99
2. Demonstrate proficiency in program learning outcomes 12.09
3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication 11.58
4. Develop positive work habits and interpersonal skills needed for employment 11.99
Class Average 11.91
Program Objectives Rubric Scores
1.) Assist in clinical dental procedures. 11.99
2.)Manipulate dental materials to perform laboratory procedures associated with
dental treatments. 11.93
4.) Demonstrate concepts of infection control. 11.47
5.)Gather and record diagnostic, patient, and treatment information. 12.11
8.)Perform basic dental business office procedures. 11.53
Class Average 11.81
What was learned through analyzing these results?
a.) The students’ performance leading up to the procedure was excellent.
b.) During the actual procedure, students had difficulty with Core Objective #3 Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication as indicated by the scores on Instrument Transfer and Charting.
c.) The students had difficulty with Program Outcome #4 Develop positive work habits and interpersonal skills needed for employment as indicated by the score on HVE. They also difficulty with #8 Perform basic dental office procedures as indicated by the score on Charting.
d.)The instructor felt that all low scores were directly related to the number of students in the classroom.
- The average number of students for the last 5 years has been 14. There are 19 students this year.
- The instructor felt that she was not able to spend the one-on-one time with each student that was needed.
- Since there were so many students to assess, the students who had to wait until the end seemed to be very nervous. The instructor saw the scores on the rubrics going down towards the end.
Action Plan Based on Results and Analysis
Based on the analysis of the results, what steps will be taken to improve student learning?
a.) No adjustment in instruction is planned for the Preparing for Procedure part of these two courses.
b.) During instruction on charting, the instructor is going to stress how important clinical documentation is.
c.) The instructor is going to look at splitting the assessment up into two days, or enlisting her co-worker to help during the assessment.
What goals will be set as result of the above changes in instruction?
a.) 80% of the students will average 90 points or more on the combined 98 point rubric. (This will not change from last year.)
b.) The average class score for each category of the rubric will be 12.