Program Evaluation of Outcomes Based Orthotic and Prosthetic Education
Abstract
Major Accomplishments During Project: Expanded O&P program from 28 to 48 graduates per year. Recruited Kate Muller, CPO, as Lead Orthotics Instructor; writing of new Orthotics curricula and syllabi; installation of new Orthotics Laboratory and teaching of 4 Orthotic and 6 Prosthetic Certificates during the project. Installed "Smart" Classroom, Gait room, and Blackboard (online) Learning System. Development of new Biomechanics, Gait, and Lower Limb Prosthetics curricula. Established student clinical rotation in Navy Medical Center San Diego "C5" Program to work with amputee service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan (OEF-OIF). Outcome Tools Developed During Project: development of comprehensive list of skills and knowledge required of O&P students in cognitive, psychomotor, and afferent learning categories. Creation of 14 Program Level Objectives designed to be the centerpiece of an outcomes based Program Evaluation Plan; development of checkout criteria for all Orthotic and Prosthetic patient fittings; development of Practical (formative) Exams for each clinical course; transition of all lectures and grading to online Blackboard System; implemented group focus meetings for students to provide critique of ongoing learning; implementation of Graduate and Employer Questionnaires to provide feedback on teaching content. Development of Patient Surveys to provide feedback on student professional behaviors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA497560
Entities
People
- Scott Hornbeak
Organizations
- California State University, Dominguez Hills