Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic Year	Modified By	Date Modified
2022-2023	[email protected]	2023-10-16T19:01:01.493Z

School	Name of Program	Courses
HWPS	Medical Laboratory Technician AAS Degree	BIOL 2225,BIOL 2310,BIOL 2310L,HLTH 1001,MATH 1350,MLT 1001,MLT 1012,MLT 1092,MLT 1192,MLT 1510,MLT 1511,MLT 1592,MLT 1692,MLT 1792,MLT 2010,MLT 2011,MLT 2092,MLT 2592,MLT 2712,MLT 2790

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
The MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In the spring of 2023 the program submitted a self-study and for fall 2023 the program is undergoing a site visit. Challenge from 2021-2022 academic year was getting qualified part-time applicants for faculty postings. I am happy to announce we have hired three new faculty who are onboarded and available to begin teaching. Current challenge: The number of students attempting the national certification exam has increased, however, the scores are lower than previous years. Assessment of ASCP scores from 2017 to 2021 showed that Chemistry is the subject with the lowest overall average. Two changes are being implemented in Clinical Chemistry Theory (MLT 2011) for the 2023-2024 academic year to address this concern. 1. Modification of the schedule to allow students more time with complex concepts. 2. Faculty review of student learning activities and assessments to ensure they match course objectives.

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

The MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In the spring of 2023 the program submitted a self-study and for fall 2023 the program is undergoing a site visit. Challenge from 2021-2022 academic year was getting qualified part-time applicants for faculty postings. I am happy to announce we have hired three new faculty who are onboarded and available to begin teaching. Current challenge: The number of students attempting the national certification exam has increased, however, the scores are lower than previous years. Assessment of ASCP scores from 2017 to 2021 showed that Chemistry is the subject with the lowest overall average. Two changes are being implemented in Clinical Chemistry Theory (MLT 2011) for the 2023-2024 academic year to address this concern. 1. Modification of the schedule to allow students more time with complex concepts. 2. Faculty review of student learning activities and assessments to ensure they match course objectives.

Part 3: Data Review

	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10	10	24	23
Number of declared majors	180	193	168
Average Class Size	22.7	22.2	22.8
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)	16%	14%	14%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above	70%	72%	72%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year	80%	73%	76%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools	30%	n/a	n/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section	42%	47%	25%

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
The MLT program has met all targets.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning Outcome	Population or Course(s) Assessed	Description	Summary of Assessment Results
8. Skills: Perform and interpret laboratory tests including: specimen collection and processing, instrument operation and troubleshooting, result reporting and record documentation, quality control monitoring, computer applications, corrective action, and safety protocols.	MLT 2790, MLT 1792, MLT 1692, MLT 2092	Practical Exam Clinical Practicum Evaluation Clinical Practicum Evaluation	Criteria: Practical Exams Mean score <71% = unacceptable, immediate action plan Mean score >71% = acceptable, no action plan needed MLT 1692 (Hematology) Average: 94% MLT 1792 (Immunohematology) Average: 96% MLT 2092 (Clinical Chemistry) Average: 93%
4. Knowledge: Correlate laboratory tests with human physiology and disease states.	MLT 1510, MLT 2011, MLT 1511	Certification Exam Final Exam	Criteria: Final Exams Mean score <71% = unacceptable, immediate action plan Mean score >71% = acceptable, no action plan needed MLT 1510 (Hematology) Average: 90% MLT 1511 (Immunohematology) Average: 97% MLT 2011 (Clinical Chemistry) Average: 97% Criteria: ASCP Scores Mean score <400 = unacceptable, immediate action plan Mean score >400 = acceptable, no action plan needed Hematology Average Score: 481 Immunohematology Average Score: 448 Chemistry Average Score: 456
1. Behavior: Describe and demonstrate appropriate laboratory etiquette, professionalism, communication and human relation skills.	MLT 1001, MLT 2790	Paper Clinical Practicum Evaluation	Criteria: Professionalism Paper Mean score <71%= unacceptable, action plan required Mean score >71%= acceptable, no action plan needed Average: 79% Criteria: Clinical Preceptor Evaluations Mean score <71%= unacceptable, action plan required Mean score >71%= acceptable, no action plan needed Average: 95%

Interpretation of Assessment findings
Action Plan from 2021-2022: Implementation of structured study groups with a focus on the national exam. These will be conducted during the summer term as part of the MLT 2712 Advanced Topics and Exam Prep course. Data Motivating this change: ASCP National Certification scores less than 400. 400 or higher is required to pass. 2022-2023 ASCP scores indicate that focused study groups have brought scores above the 400 minimum passing score. In-person, focused study groups will remain a part of the MLT 2712 Advanced Topics and Exam Prep course course activities.

Interpretation of Assessment findings

Action Plan from 2021-2022: Implementation of structured study groups with a focus on the national exam. These will be conducted during the summer term as part of the MLT 2712 Advanced Topics and Exam Prep course. Data Motivating this change: ASCP National Certification scores less than 400. 400 or higher is required to pass. 2022-2023 ASCP scores indicate that focused study groups have brought scores above the 400 minimum passing score. In-person, focused study groups will remain a part of the MLT 2712 Advanced Topics and Exam Prep course course activities.

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

Upcoming Year	Changes Planned for the upcoming year	Data Motivating this change
2022-2023	Two changes are being implemented in Clinical Chemistry Theory (MLT 2011) for the 2023-2024 academic year to address this concern. 1. Modification of the schedule to allow students more time with complex concepts. 2. Faculty review of student learning activities and assessments to ensure they match course objectives.	ASCP scores of Chemistry from 2017 to 2021 = 469. Lowest of the seven subject areas tested.
2022-2023
2022-2023

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

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