Review Assessment Report
Part 1: Contact & Program Identification
| Report Year and Contact Information | ||
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| Academic Year | Modified By | Date Modified |
| 2022-2023 | [email protected] | 2023-10-19T19:41:55.008Z |
| School | Name of Program | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| HWPS | Dental Assisting Certificate | COMM 2120,DA 1010,DA 1101,DA 1104,DA 1107,DA 1119,DA 1192,DA 1193,DA 1292,DA 1512,DA 1517,DA 1519,DA 1590,DA 1592,DA 1593,DA 2090,DA 2508,DA 2510,DA 2513,DA 2593,HLTH 1001 |
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 2022-2023 reporting cycle.
B. Program Retention rates for the Fall 2022-Summer 2023- 92%
C. Graduate outcomes: 13 students applied for graduation Fall 2022. 10 students applied for graduation Summer 2023. Total outcome, 23 graduated.
D. Credentialing exam outcome was 84.6%. There are three (3) components to the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); radiology (RHS), infection control (ICE) and general chairside (GC) 15 students took general chairside-12 passed (80%); 18 students took RHS-17 passed (94%); 15 students took ICE-12 passed (80%)
E. Challenges: Enrollment and retention; low score on ICE HESI.
F. Significant changes: The RHS component of DANB changed in July 2022; the exam omitted subjects related to dental film, conventional film processing, and certain quality assurance testing related to film. These categories were not omitted on the HESI examination, some data was not relevant for comparison. |
Part 3: Data Review
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | |
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| Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10 | 23 | 14 | 30 |
| Number of declared majors | 155 | 134 | 127 |
| Average Class Size | 19.8 | 19.2 | 20.8 |
| Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%) | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above | 80% | 78% | 80% |
| Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year | 82% | 77% | 84% |
| Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools | 0% | n/a | n/a |
| Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section | 54% | 66% | 24% |
| 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 84%
Annual retention rate is 70% or above (SAGE 65%)-target goal met with 92%
Annual C-pass rate for coursework is 60% or above- target goal met with 80%
Annual number of graduates is greater than 10 (for degree and certificate programs only)- target goal met with 30 graduates |
Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis
| Learning Outcome | Population or Course(s) Assessed | Description | Summary of Assessment Results |
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| 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 evaluation 90%
National Board (DANB RHS) 84% pass rate; program average performance score 486(400 being minimum score required to pass the exam)
DA 2510 HESI RHS subcategory average score was 73.38% |
| 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 post-operative 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 89.9% demonstrating the students ability to perform the necessary skills of an entry level dental assistant in general chairside assisting (GC)
DA 2510 HESI GC subcategory average score was 85%
DANB GC was 80% pass rate. Program's Average Performance score was 486 (400 minimum to pass exam) |
| 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 89.9%
National Board (DANB ICE) subcategory pass rate was 80% Program's Average Performance Score 483 (400 minimum to pass the exam)
DA 2510 HESI ICE subcategory average score was 68.8. Further analysis shows student's low performance in the patient and dental health care worker and education category. |
| 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 2090 professional rubric scores were 93.3% |
| 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 12 Certified Dental Assistants (CDA's) which meant that these students passed all three components of the board exam (RHS, ICE, GC) and were eligible to apply for their State Certification. 17 students received there RHS certification. |
| Interpretation of Assessment findings |
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1. Learning outcomes were met. Assessment tools DANB and HESI, did have some disconnect due to the omission of film, processing and quality assurance tests related to film. 2024 HESI exam should calibrate with DANB. Overall RHS scores improved on DANB.
2. Learning objectives were met. GC average performance scores improved.
3. Infection control is a more challenging topic with memorization of many different agencies and protocol. The 2 cohorts scored low on the HESI examination but passed the national board and obtained licensing. Started using SIMTICs simulation on disinfection and sterilization with the Spring 2023 cohort. Review textbook and supplement material. Curricular changes will be made since low scores for ICE are a trend.
4. Learning objectives were met. Acceptable student behaviors.
5. Learning objectives were met with 80% of graduates obtaining licensing and certification.
Faculty will continue professional development and revise curriculum accordingly.
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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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| 2022-2023 | Incorporate more infection control in all courses in the curriculum. | Low HESI scores and lower passing rates in this area of the DANB |
| 2022-2023 | Review material taught in main course for Infection control (DA 1119); specifically patient and dental healthcare education, standard/universal precautions, and occupational safety. Change of instruction to incorporate faculty with a bilingual background to help and support ESL students with terminology. | These three categories were below both the acceptable and recommended levels on the HESI examination. Nine of our current graduates stated they had a difficult time with the language on tests. These students were all ESL students. |
| 2022-2023 |