Program Evaluation of Outcomes Based Orthotic and Prosthetic Education

Abstract

Major Accomplishments for Year 2: Trained 33 new Prosthetic graduates and 16 new Orthotic graduates (total 49), thus achieving full capacity in expanded O&P education program. Recruited Mark Muller, CPO, as Prosthetics and Orthotics Instructor; writing of new Biomechanics and Gait curricula and syllabi; implementation of online learning strategies through the use of Blackboard online learning platform for all lecture materials, quizzes, and term tests; purchase of expendable supplies for laboratories; Achieved full NCOPE and CAAHEP Accreditation through 2009 for Orthotics and Prosthetics Programs. Outcome Tools developed in Year 2: development of comprehensive list of program assessment criteria across cognitive, psychomotor, and afferent learning categories; creation of new rubric for Professional behavior in patient interactions; development/revision of checkout criteria for all Orthotic and Prosthetic patient fittings; development of Practical (summative) Exams for each clinical course; transition of all grading to online Blackboard platform; implemented group focus meetings for respective classes to provide criticism of ongoing teaching and learning; implementation of end of semester Student Survey to provide feedback on quality of teaching content.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA612173

Entities

People

  • Scott Hornbeak

Organizations

  • California State University, Dominguez Hills

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Infection Control
  • Instructors
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Psychology
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • STEM Education