Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
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| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2021-2022 | [email protected] | 2022-10-12T13:28:58.359Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| HWPS | Health Information Technology AAS Degree | BCIS 1110,ENGL 1210,HIT 1015,HIT 1020,HIT 1030,HIT 1060,HIT 1070,HIT 1090,HIT 1240,HIT 2030,HIT 2040,HIT 2050,HIT 2060,OTEC 1175 |
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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In May 2021, Health Information Technology was able to recruit a permanent program director. CAHIIM, the accreditor, resumed the accreditation process requiring the submission of self-study by the end of the year. The curriculum needs to be updated and is a top priority due to a prolonged period of not having oversight from a permanent program director. In August 2021, before the new academic year began, the permanent Program Director stepped down. Currently, HIT is being managed by one of the HWPS Associate Deans. PT faculty will assist with updating the curriculum in HIT courses while recruitment efforts are made to secure a permanent program director. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
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| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 12 | 18 | 12 |
| Number of declared majors | 143 | 139 | 113 |
| Average Class Size | 21.5 | 21.2 | 19.1 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 15% | 11% | 11% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 74% | 72% | 71% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 74% | 75% | 70% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 8% | n/a | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 46% | 52% | 18% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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HIT is meeting all target measures outlined by the Dean's council. |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% of students earn Well Done (4)– Excellent (5) scores in the areas of professionalism (dress & behavior, attendance, understanding of HIM concepts and communication skills). | HIT 1090 Health Information Practicum |
| 100% of students passed the Professionalism assignment for the academic year. 83% of students received a 100% on the assignment. |
| 90% of students earn a grade of B or higher HIT 1060 Health Information Management Systems to demonstrate comprehension of the collection and maintenance of health data and application of concepts of data management and information governance. | HIT 1060 Health Information Management Systems |
| When assessing the final grades only 70% of students passed with a B or Higher in HIT 1060. |
| After graduation, candidates score 70% or higher in all exam domains (1-7) in the RHIT exam (AHIMA curriculum competencies). | HIT graduates that complete the RHIT exam within the SAAC timeframe. |
| When reviewing RHIT APAR Q2 School Score Report, the candidate did not pass the examination. |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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Findings determined that updating the HIT curriculum should be a top priority to ensure students pass the industry's examinations to obtain credentialing. |
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 | We are still looking to hire a permanent program director to ensure compliance with 2018 CAHIIM Standards. | The accreditor, CAHIIM, requires we have a permanent program director in their guidelines. |
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