Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2021-2022 | [email protected] | 2022-10-21T17:49:02.298Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| HWPS | Pharmacy Technician Entry Certificate | BIOL 1130,CHEM 1120,CHEM 1120L,HLTH 1001,HLTH 1010,PT 1003,PT 1011,PT 1192,PT 1316,PT 1710,PT 1716,PT 1792,PT 2010,PT 2016,PT 2090,PT 2092 |
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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The program's national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) pass rate for the 2021 -2022 Academic Year is 87% versus the national average of 70%. Program PTCE Candidates performed higher than national average in two out of the four exam content areas. The program candidates scored 1% less than the national average in the Federal Requirements and Medications domains of the PTCE. Although the scores were slightly below the national average, candidate scores in the Medication domain increased. The increase indicates that the changes to the program curriculum, specifically expanding the pharmacology and lab courses, has increased program student knowledge in these areas.
The program's ASHP/ACPE reaccreditation site visit was conducted in July. The surveyor's findings indicated five areas of partial compliance (only one of which was concerned with curriculum) and no areas of non-compliance with the ASHP Accreditation Standard. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
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| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| Number of declared majors | 28 | 57 | 38 |
| Average Class Size | 25.4 | 22.3 | 20.6 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 15% | 16% | 14% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 70% | 67% | 67% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 80% | 79% | 70% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 53% | 43% | 17% |
| Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above |
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All target measures were met.
The number of graduates increased by 4 over the previous year to 10. This number is equal to the threshold level. Enrollment levels were lower than expected and may still be a result of the pandemic. Changes in course modalities (Attend Anywhere) beginning in the Spring 23 term may offset perceived enrollment hesitancy. The decrease in declared majors may be due to the entry-level certificate being embedded in the advanced-level AAS.
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Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| When students complete the program they will demonstrate the ability to prioritize workflow while assisting the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, drug use review, and departmental management | PT1011, PT1192, PT1710, PT2010, PT2090 |
| Target: 80% of students achieve a score of 75% or better content specific exams/practicals, comprehensive finals, paper/presentation(s), and meet or exceed expectations on the final clinical preceptor evaluation.
PT1003 - target not met (addressed in findings)
PT1011 - target met
PT1192 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT1710 - target met
PT2010 - target met
PT2090 - target met |
| When students complete the program they will demonstrate the ability to accurately recall and apply various professional practice standards necessary to assist the pharmacist in monitoring the practice site for compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and professional standards | PT1011, PT1192, PT1710, PT1792, PT2010, PT2092, PT2090 |
| Target: 80% of students achieve a score of 75% or better on content specific exams/practicals, comprehensive finals, paper/presentation(s), and meet or exceed expectations on final clinical preceptor evaluation.
PT1011 - target met
PT1192 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT1710 - target met
PT1792 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT2010 - target met
PT2092 - target met
PT2090 - target met |
| When students complete the program they will demonstrate the ability to apply the skills needed to take personal responsibility for assisting the pharmacist in improving the pharmacy care of patients. | PT1192, PT1792, PT2092, PT2090 |
| Target: 80% of students achieve a score of 75% or better on content specific exams/practicals, comprehensive finals, and meet or exceed expectations on final clinical preceptor evaluation.
PT1192 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT1792 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT2092 - target met
PT2090 - target met |
| When students complete the program they will demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies according to an established purchasing program. | PT1192, PT1792, PT2092, PT2090 |
| Target: 80% of students achieve a score of 75% or better on content specific exams/practicals, comprehensive finals, and meet or exceed expectations on final clinical preceptor evaluation.
PT1192 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT1792 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT2092 - target met
PT2090 - target met |
| When students complete the program they will demonstrate the ability to classify commonly used prescription and non-prescription drugs according to therapeutic class and indication | PT1316, PT1716, PT2016, PT2090 |
| Target: 80% of students achieve a score of 75% or better on content specific exams/practicals, comprehensive finals, and meet or exceed expectations on final clinical preceptor evaluation.
PT1316 - target met
PT1716 - target met
PT2016 - target partially met (addressed in findings)
PT2090 - target met |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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PT1003 – target not met – % of students achieved 75% or higher - n=10.
Exam I – 60% (6) - increase of 18%*
Exam II – 50% (5) - increase of 8%*
Exam III – 70% (7) - increase of 53%*
Final – 60% (6) - increase of 18%*
PT1192 – target partially met – % of students achieved 75% or higher - n=9
Exam I – 100% (9) - increase of 5%
Exam II – 78% (7) - decrease of 13%*
Final – 89% (8) - increase of 4%
PT1792 – target not met – % of students achieved 75% or higher - n=11
Practical I – 45% (5) - decrease of 19%*
Practical II - 100% (11) - increase of 36%*
Final – 72% (8) - statistically unchanged*
PT2016 – target partially met – % of students achieved 75% or higher - n=9
Exam I – 100% (9) - increase of 10%
Exam II – 100% (9) - statistically unchanged
Exam III – 55% (5) - decrease 30% (review new tool combination)*
Final – 100% (9) - statistically unchanged
*continued revisions to teaching methods and tools |
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 | The faculty will review lesson plans associated with each assessment that did not meet the target goal. The instructors will conduct revisions of associated assignments and evaluation methods to ensure learning outcomes are represented and reinforced before examinations are given. Training and professional development of faculty will be encouraged to support teaching approach changes and any assessment methodology revisions needed. | number of target goals not met |
| 2021-2022 | ||
| 2021-2022 |