Department of Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology
CIP Code: 570
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Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to explain the
basic structures and fundamental
process of life at cellular, molecular, and
organismal levels.
2. Students will understand the process of
scientific inquiry and the role of
observation, experimentation, and
communication of scientific information.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Alignment of Learning Outcomes
with the Cameron University
Mission
• All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes
are:
– designed to provide a diverse and dynamic student
body access to quality educational opportunities.
– student-centered and are met through a combination of
innovative classroom teaching and experiential
learning.
– designed to prepare students for professional success,
responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and
meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world.
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Alignment of the Learning Outcomes with
the School of Science and Technology
Mission
• All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes
are designed:
– to educate students in an intellectual atmosphere based
on excellence in academic work, high ethical standards,
and exposure to latest technological advances.
– to deliver student support which gives our students the
skills and confidence to excel as lifelong learners.
– to ensure success of graduates in a diverse and everchanging environment.
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Alignment of the Learning Outcomes
with the Department of Biological
Sciences Mission
• All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes
are designed to:
– to provide high quality instruction to students at the
undergraduate level with emphasis on active learning,
problem solving, and critical thinking.
– to improve knowledge in various fields of biology
through research and scholarly activities.
– to achieve excellence in education.
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Alignment of the Learning Outcomes
with the Strategic Plan 2013
Goal 1.1: Maintain and enhance Cameron’s
commitment to providing programs of the
highest quality to instruction, research, and
service to better meet the needs of the citizens
of the region.
– Meet and exceed National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) standards
– Provide trained professionals in a career which has
insufficient numbers of qualified individuals in South
West Oklahoma
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Alignment of the Learning
Outcomes with the Program
Mission
All of the Medical Technology learning outcomes are
designed to meet the program mission:
1. Improve on students’ initial knowledge on biology/medical
technology as established by estimating the baseline knowledge of
incoming medical technology majors.
2. Gain acceptance into an accredited clinical program at an affiliated
hospital.
3. Successful completion of the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP) certification Examination.
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Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes
1. Direct measures
–
–
–
Baseline assessment exam
Acceptance into Clinical Rotation
Completing the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Certification
2. Indirect measures
–
Employment
3. Addressing shortfalls in student learning
–
–
Recitation/Review Sessions
Personal advising
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Measures of Learning and Service Outcomes
Baseline Scores
Applied
Accepted
Certified
37% (overall for
Department was
39%)
3
3
3
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PQIR Action Plan
Our program is well structured to prepare students for acceptance into a clinical
program, board certification, and employment. In addition, we work with students
from the time they enroll in our program. Each student declaring an interest in
pursuing a medical technology career has an advisor who will work with that
student throughout his/her school years. Most faculty offer course-specific
tutoring, recitation, and/or help sessions for students having difficulty with course
work.
Our main problem is retaining students from their freshman year until they apply
for a clinical program. Therefore our action plan is geared toward retention.
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Report on actions from the previously chosen
priority outcome
Identified the causes of the low retention in this program:
1. Incoming students are unaware of what a medical
technologist is when they declare a major (they think they
enroll in a pre-med program).
2. Incoming students do not have a full appreciation of the
program course requirements.
3. Medical technologists are not as well paid as other medical
professions (i.e. nurses).
4. There are only 20 clinical rotation seats for medical
technology at the three hospitals affillitated with the
Oklahoma Consortium of Clinical Laboratory Science
Affiliates.
5. The profession lacks advocates to promote it and improve
earning potential.
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Report on actions from the previously chosen
priority outcome
Retention of Students.
Develop a retention plan to deal with student attrition in BIOL 1364
and 1474
1. Reduce class size from 50 students to 35 students in BIOL 1364
and 1474. Reduction in class size will enable the instructor to have
more individualized instruction with each student. The instructors
will be better able to detect student difficulties with the course
material and adapt teaching methods to accommodate any
learning deficiencies.
2. Recitation/Review Sessions. Instructors provide additional time for
students during Recitation/Review Sessions during which time
students receive additional assistance in mastering course
content.
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Learning Outcomes
The Learning Outcomes we will discuss are:
#2. Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry
and the role of observation, experimentation, and
communication of scientific information.
#3. Students will be able to apply current technology and
scientific methodologies to collect, organize, analyze, and
interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
#5. Students will understand equipment, materials, chemicals,
and specimens, used in biological sciences and clinical
laboratory, and the application of procedures for their
proper, safe, and legal use.
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Student-learning Outcome 2 and Measurements
MEASUREMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME #2
Learning OUTCOME
Students will understand
the process of scientific
inquiry and the role of
observation,
experimentation, and
communication of
scientific information.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
Students enrolled
in BIOL 1364
Measurements
Baseline
Assessment
Exam
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Not identified
Not identified
Twice yearly
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Learning Outcome and Measurement
Learning OUTCOME #2
Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry and
the role of observation, experimentation, and
communication of scientific information by competing
successfully in obtaining acceptance into an Accredited
Clinical Rotation Program at an affiliated hospital. This
objective will be measured by the Baseline Scores.
Baseline
Scores
37%
Applied
Accepted
Certified
3
3
3
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Learning Outcome #2
Class
Baseline
Scores
Number of Number of
Clinical
Students ASCP
Rotation
Accepted Certification
Applicants
2009 – 2010
37%
3
3
3
2008 – 2009
32%
3
3
3
2007 – 2008
N/A
0
0
0
2006 – 2007
N/A
0
0
0
2005 – 2006
N/A
0
0
0
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Action Plan: Outcome 2
Item
Time Line
Human Resources
Needed
Fiscal Resources
Needed
Explore the Option of
Administering a Midlevel
Exam
1 year
Entire Department
No additional
fiscal resources
are required
Explore the Option of
Medical Technology
Students Taking BIOL
2881 (Midlevel Capstone)
1 year
Entire
No additional
fiscal resources
are required
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Student-learning Outcome 3 and Measurements
MEASUREMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME #3
Learning OUTCOME
Students will be able to
apply current technology
and scientific
methodologies to
collect, organize,
analyze, and interpret
qualitative and
quantitative data by
competing successfully
in obtaining acceptance
into an Accredited
Clinical Rotation Program
at an affiliated hospital.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
Successful
Completion of
Clinical Rotation
Measurements
Number
Graduated
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Not identified
Not identified
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Schedule for
measurements
Annually
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Learning Outcome and Measurement
Learning Outcome #3
Students will be able to apply current technology and
scientific methodologies to collect, organize, analyze, and
interpret qualitative and quantitative data by successfully
completing the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
(ASCP) Certification. This objective will be measured by the
number of students accepted into Clinical Rotation.
Baseline
Scores
37%
Applied
Accepted
Certified
3
3
3
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Learning Outcome #3
Class
Baseline
Scores
Number of Number of
Clinical
Students ASCP
Rotation
Accepted Certification
Applicants
2009 – 2010
37%
3
3
3
2008 – 2009
32%
3
3
3
2007 – 2008
N/A
0
0
0
2006 – 2007
N/A
0
0
0
2005 – 2006
N/A
0
0
0
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Action Plan: Outcome 3
None Required
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Student-learning Outcome 5 and Measurements
MEASUREMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME #5
Learning OUTCOME
Students will understand
equipment, materials,
chemicals, and
specimens, used in
biological sciences and
clinical laboratory, and
the application of
procedures for their
proper, safe, and legal
use by successfully
completing the American
Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP)
Certification.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
Certification
Measurements
Number
Certified by
ASCP
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
ASCP Accepted
Scores
Not identified
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measurements
Annually
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Learning Outcome and Measurement
Learning OUTCOME #5
Students will understand equipment, materials, chemicals, and
specimens, used in biological sciences and clinical laboratory,
and the application of procedures for their proper, safe, and
legal use by obtaining Employment as Medical Technologists.
This outcome will be measured by the number of students who
pass the ASCP certification and becomes certified.
Baseline
Scores
37%
Applied
Accepted
Certified
3
3
3
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Learning Outcome #5
Class
Baseline
Scores
Number of Number of
Clinical
Students ASCP
Rotation
Accepted Certification
Applicants
2009 – 2010
37%
3
3
3
2008 – 2009
32%
3
3
3
2007 – 2008
N/A
0
0
0
2006 – 2007
N/A
0
0
0
2005 – 2006
N/A
0
0
0
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Action Plan: Outcome 5
None Required
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Student-learning Outcomes
Indirect Measures
Employment after Graduation and Certification.
• All students are employed.
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PQIR Action Plan
1. We need to add the midlevel capstone class to the course
requirements to enhance student written and oral
communication skills to prepare them for the workforce.
2. We need to add a midlevel assessment exam to determine the
strengths and weakness of the core courses at preparing
students for upper level courses and their clinical rotation
classes.
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