Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic Year	Modified By	Date Modified
2021-2022	[email protected]	2022-10-18T17:36:23.676Z

School	Name of Program	Courses
HWPS	Physical Therapy Assistant	BCIS 1110,HIT 1020,HLTH 1001,PTA 1020,PTA 1110,PTA 1120,PTA 1130,PTA 1140,PTA 1520,PTA 1530,PTA 1540,PTA 1550,PTA 2210,PTA 2290,PTA 2390

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
This year the PTA Program finished a comprehensive self-study report for CAPTE 5 year reaccreditation as well as completed the site visit in July 2022. This was a monumental success. CAPTE is the most vigorous and scrutinizing accrediting body in the entire HWPS school. The graduating class of 2021 had an ultimate pass rate of 100%. One student did need to remediate the PEAT exam, but after that they passed the licensure exam the first attempt. All clinical sites have maintained contracts and we have added 3 new contracts, including two specialized clinics that include Pediatrics and Pelvic Health. This is a huge accomplishment in the PTA profession. These clinics have not had PTA students in the past. We are excited for the opportunity to be the ground-breaking program to accomplish this growth in the PT/PTA relationship and expanding PTA educational clinical experiences. The Program has added one new faculty member with extensive educational experience and PTA program development.

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program

This year the PTA Program finished a comprehensive self-study report for CAPTE 5 year reaccreditation as well as completed the site visit in July 2022. This was a monumental success. CAPTE is the most vigorous and scrutinizing accrediting body in the entire HWPS school. The graduating class of 2021 had an ultimate pass rate of 100%. One student did need to remediate the PEAT exam, but after that they passed the licensure exam the first attempt. All clinical sites have maintained contracts and we have added 3 new contracts, including two specialized clinics that include Pediatrics and Pelvic Health. This is a huge accomplishment in the PTA profession. These clinics have not had PTA students in the past. We are excited for the opportunity to be the ground-breaking program to accomplish this growth in the PT/PTA relationship and expanding PTA educational clinical experiences. The Program has added one new faculty member with extensive educational experience and PTA program development.

Part 3: Data Review

	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10	13	15	9
Number of declared majors	380	339	279
Average Class Size	23.4	22.4	20.7
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)	13%	10%	10%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above	78%	77%	75%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year	79%	79%	74%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools	0%	n/a	n/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section	46%	44%	18%

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
The annual graduation for 2020 was 12 and 2021 was 10. The one student did "graduated in January and not the typical December due to the need to remediate the PEAT exam. But, he ultimately did graduate and pass the licensure exam. All other targets were met.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning Outcome	Population or Course(s) Assessed	Description	Summary of Assessment Results
1. Exhibit 'Entry Level' for the 10 Professional Behaviors	PTA 2210
2. Achieve licensure to practice as an entry level physical therapist assistant under the direction and supervision of the supervising physical therapist.	NPTE
3. Successfully complete a service learning project to promote the physical therapy profession.	PTA 1110 or PTA 2010 or PTA 1520
4. Exhibit the necessary skills to practice safely as a physical therapist assistant.	PTA 2390

Interpretation of Assessment findings
Ultimately, the program reaches all the outcomes required for student success and ultimate licensure acquisition as well as job placement. We are very successful and dedicated to our program and student's success. Faculty work tirelessly to offer high quality instruction and learning opportunities to maximize learning and ultimately a successful career. The graduation rates and number of graduates remain steady, but there are plans set in motion to increase those numbers. There are long-term goals to adjust course offerings and content to optimize the time that is spent on campus and improve acclimatize to the profession.

Interpretation of Assessment findings

Ultimately, the program reaches all the outcomes required for student success and ultimate licensure acquisition as well as job placement. We are very successful and dedicated to our program and student's success. Faculty work tirelessly to offer high quality instruction and learning opportunities to maximize learning and ultimately a successful career. The graduation rates and number of graduates remain steady, but there are plans set in motion to increase those numbers. There are long-term goals to adjust course offerings and content to optimize the time that is spent on campus and improve acclimatize to the profession.

Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)

Upcoming Year	Changes Planned for the upcoming year	Data Motivating this change
2021-2022
2021-2022
2021-2022

Please select all of the following that characterize the types of changes described in the above action plan

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