Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
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| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2020-2021 | [email protected] | 2021-11-16T20:42:09.802Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| HWPS | Dental Assisting Certificate | DA 1517,DA 1519,DA 2508,DA 1512,DA 2513,DA 1107,DA 1119,DA 1101,DA 2510,DA 1104,DA 1592,DA 1010,DA 1593,DA 2593,DA 1192,DA 1193,DA 1292,DA 1590,HLTH 1001,COMM 2120,DA 2090 |
Part 2: Program Summary
| Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program |
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A. Highlights/Successes: The program has maintained college set goals throughout the 2020-2021 reporting cycle.
B. Retention rates for Fall 2020 cohort, 86%; Summer 2021 cohort, 84%.
C. Graduate outcomes: 12 students applied for graduation Fall 2020. 10 students applied for graduation Summer 2021. Total outcome, 84%
D. Credentialing exam was 80%. 16 students took general chairside-11 passed (69%); 15 took RHS-14 passed (93%); 14 took ICE- 11 passed (79%)
E. Challenges: Faculty learning and implementing Brightspace. 60% of the program delivered in a distance learning environment including simulation for clinical.
F. Significant changes: New clinical requirements for students due to COVID, distance learning utilized for 60% of total program delivery, shortage of host sites for students, utilization of 50-100 clinical hours per student done with simulation and distance learning in order to stay in compliance with accreditation, students using DL for theory courses. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
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| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 23 | 13 | 23 |
| Number of declared majors | 161 | 155 | 155 |
| Average Class Size | 21.1 | 22.1 | 19.8 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 83% | 83% | 80% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 79% | 84% | 82% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 0% | 8% | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 62% | 59% | 54% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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Average class fill rate at 60% or above - target goal met with 80%
Annual retention rate is 70% or above- target goal met with 80%
Annual C-pass rate for coursework is 60% or above- target goal met with 80%
Annual number of graduates was 23- target goal met |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Expose and evaluate radiographs, implement quality assurance procedures and radiology regulations, applying the principals of radiation safety for patients and operators and practice infection control standards for equipment, patients and operators. | DA 1593 Final Grade National Board (DANB) DA 2510 HESI Examination |
| DA 1593 (Radiology II lab course)- Average on final grade was 92.7%
National Board for RHS pass rate of 93%
DA 2510 HESI RHS subcategory average score was 72%. |
| 2. Collect and record clinical data, perform chairside procedures, utilize appropriate chairside assistant ergonomics, prepare, manipulate and apply chairside dental materials, demonstrate an understanding of laboratory procedures and materials, describe patient education and oral health management, provide pre- and postoperative instructions, discuss prevention and management of emergencies, and discuss office operations. | DA 2090 National Board (DANB) DA 2510 HESI Examination |
| DA 2090 summative evaluations were 92.4% demonstrating the students ability to perform the necessary skills of an entry level dental assistant in general chairside assisting (GC).
DA 2510 HESI subcategory of GC was 85.7%
DANB GC was 69% pass rate. Program goal not met for DANB. 400 is the minimum passing score on DANB. In category #2, Patient Management and Administrative Duties, our programs average performance was 396. HESI indicated deficiency scores below 650 also in category #2 with further breakdown into low scores the following areas: in collection and recording of clinical data, diagnostic aids, treatment documentation, selection and preparation of armamentarium and materials, patient management, impression and plaque control techniques. |
| 3. Demonstrate an understanding of patient and dental healthcare worker education, apply standard/universal precautions and the prevention of disease transmission, demonstrate an understanding of occupational safety, manage infection and hazard control protocol consistent with published professional guidelines. | DA 2090 National Board (DANB) DA 2510 HESI Examination | DA 2090 Clinical summative evaluations were 92.4%
DA 2510 HESI subcategory Infection Control (ICE) results were 68.6%. HESI low scores were in the following categories: Occupational Safety Standards incorporating all safety measures including disease transmission, BBP standards, needle stick protocol, sterilization methods, mask utilization, rubber dam isolation, ultrasonic cleaner and orthodontic categorization.
DANB subcategory pass rate for ICE was 79%. | |
| 4. Exhibit behaviors expected to be successful in securing and maintaining a career in the dental profession to include: punctuality, teamwork, communication skills and appropriate interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds, respect for personal beliefs without discrimination of patient care. | DA 2090 DA 1590 | DA 2090 and DA 1590 professional rubric scores were 89.9% averaged between the two courses. | |
| 5. Continual growth and development as a professional committed to the dental industry by participation in professional organizations and educational activities offered to dental auxiliaries while enrolled in the program. Obtaining certification as a professional by taking both national and state examinations immediately upon graduation. | National Board State Board |
| The National Board issued 11 Certified Dental Assistants (CDA's.) which meant that these students passed all three components of the board (RHS, ICE, GC)
The State of New Mexico licensed 14 certifications in Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) which is required to administer radiation to patients. 80.3% of graduates obtained licensing. |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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1. DA 1593 Final exam average was 92.7% for the 2 cohorts demonstrating skill in technique, DANB pass rate for Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) was 93%, DA 2510 HESI RHS results were 72%. DANB demonstrates the students knowledge and issues their credentialing to administer dental radiation. Program goal met
2. DA 2090 summative evaluations were 92.4% demonstrating the students ability to perform the necessary skills of general chairside assisting (GC). HESI GC was 85.7% DANB GC was 69% pass rate. Program goal not met for DANB.
3. DA 2090 summative evaluations were 92.4%, HESI Infection Control (ICE) results were 68.6%, DANB pass rate for ICE was 79%. Goal not met for HESI.
4 DA 2090 and DA 1590 professional rubric was 89.9% average between the two courses. Program goal met
5. The National Board issued 11 CDA's. State licensed 14 RHS. 80.3% obtained licensing. Goal met.
*HESI is given before graduation & DANB with specific remediation provided by the external assessor based on individual student results. |
Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)
| Upcoming Year | Changes Planned for the upcoming year | Data Motivating this change |
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| 2021-2022 | #2- Delivery method will return to 80% face to face and 20% DL.
Course content revision for DA 1119 Chairside I, DA 1519 Chairside II and DA 2508 Patient Management & Oral Health Management to include more patient management and administrative duties as outlined in this data collection motivated this change. Faculty will meet monthly to review course content and CODA standards to improve the DANB pass rate in subcategory GC (general chairside) by 5%. | DANB results in this subcategory was 396- candidate needs 400 to pass this aspect of the exam.
HESI showed students scored below a 650 (700 is recommended score) in GC in these areas: collection and recording of clinical data, diagnostic aids, treatment documentation, selection and preparation of armamentarium, patient management, impression, selection and manipulation of materials and plaque control techniques. |
| 2021-2022 | #3 Delivery method will return to 80% face to face and 20% DL.
Course content revision for DA 1119 Chairside I, DA 1519 Chairside II and DA 2513 Dental Specialties. Faculty will meet monthly to review course content and CODA standards to improve the DANB pass rate in subcategory ICE (infection control) by 5%. | HESI showed students scored below a 650 (700 is recommended score) in ICE in these areas: Occupational Safety Standards incorporating all safety measures including disease transmission, BBP standards, needle stick protocol, sterilization methods, mask utilization, rubber dam isolation, ultrasonic cleaner and orthodontic categorization.
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| 2021-2022 |