Outcomes Assessment Rebecca L. Stolberg, RDH, MSDH Dental Hygiene

Competencies: Core Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene Dental hygienists must complete an accredited educational program and qualify for licensure in any state or jurisdiction. They practice in collaboration with dental and other health care professionals in a variety of settings. Core Competencies (C) C.1 Apply a professional code of ethics in all endeavors. C.2 Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations, and regulations in the provision of oral health care. C.3 Use critical thinking skills and comprehensive problem-solving to identify oral health care strategies that promote patient health and wellness. C.4 Use evidence-based decision making to evaluate emerging technology and treatment modalities to integrate into patient dental hygiene care plans to achieve high-quality, cost- effective care.

Syllabi General Learning Objectives (related to Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and Competencies are included in every syllabus They are linked to overall competencies

Sample out of syllabus: GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RELATED PROGRAM GOAL/COMPETENCY: 1. Gain an entry level understanding of ADA Dental Hygiene Education Accreditation Standards. All program competencies 2. Discuss the different types of learning styles and determine one’s own style of learning. C.10 3.Relate education to the new HIPAA mandates. C.2 4.Understand the importance of state regulation of education. C.5 5.Continue to develop oral and written communication skills. C.10, C Continue to develop critical thinking skills. C Understand and demonstrate the management of the clinical learning environment. C.5 8. Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills C.2

Curriculum Review All topics covered in each course is listed in one document Faculty meet annually for a “curriculum retreat” Have retreat at someone’s else and have FOOD! Take us about 4 hours to review Move topics around and look for “gaps” in the curriculum

Curriculum Review DNHY 301 Dental Anatomy - FQ 1st yr -Dental nomenclature -Numbering systems (universal, Palmer) -Collective tooth morphology -Physiologic tooth form -Incisors, canines, premolars, molars -Deciduous teeth -Root morphology DNHY 310 Radio I - FQ 1st yr. -History of radiology -Production of radiographs-image formation -Radiography infection control -The xray machine -Diagnostic quality of dental radiographs -Radiation biology -Digital radiography -Radiologic health/protection -Intraoral radiology techniques on Dexter -Processing & film mounting procedures -Analysis of errors/artifacts -Parallel and bisecting techniques

Curriculum Management Plan Links all competencies/learning objectives with the courses Helps look for competencies/learning objectives that are not covered in enough courses

Core Competencies or Learning Outcomes for Entry into XXX Core Competencies/Learning Outcomes Methods of Measuring Outcomes Courses 1. Apply a professional code of ethics in all endeavors. Case histories and case presentations Employer surveys Alumni surveys Success on regional board examinations Success on national board examinations Results of completed course work (i.e. exams, papers, group assignments, journals, self evaluations, etc.) End of the year curriculum surveys Clinic competency exams Student portfolios XXXX 310 XXXX 415 XXXX 420

Program Assessment Plan Links the curriculum management plan, curriculum review, and student learning outcomes

Assessment Plan Evaluation mechanism How Often Results expected Results achieved Assessment of Results Person(s) Responsible Program Improvemen t as a result Next date of completion Evaluation of Competencies / Learning Outcomes QuarterlyStudents will be competent in all areas % passing rate on national board exam % passing rate on regional board exam. Acceptable portfolios using portfolio rubric Employers satisfied with student clinical skills Accreditation tallies showing numbers of procedures performed by each student Results were excellent and as expected StolbergContinue utilizing present systems Spring 2013

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