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Planning Unit: Year: 2008 ‐ 2009 Unit Type: Report Period: July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 (Choose One: Educational Programs, Administrative Support, Educational Support, Workforce Development) (1) Unit Mission:

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Strategic Focus/College

Goal

(SF# and/or CG#)

Desired Outcome & Target/Criterion

(Outcome begins with verb, Target numerically measurable)

Strategy To Accomplish Desired Outcome

(Use bullets)

Budget Link

(Yes or No)

Assessment Method/ Instrument

Findings & Use of Results for Improvement

(Use bullets)

CG: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

A. Desired Outcome #1: Secure employment in the field within 6 months of graduation.

• Post job availabilities in the MLT laboratory and classroom.

• Communicate with clinical affiliates regarding number of potential graduates.

No Survey to graduates A. Findings: • Not available‐6 months had not

passed since Fall 2008 graduation.

Target Not Met

B. Target/Criterion: 90% of graduates employed within 6 months of graduation.

B. Use of Results: • Report results to faculty and advisory board.

• Discuss any issues with job placement to alleviate any pending difficulties.

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician program is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to become competent Medical Laboratory Technicians by meeting the ever‐changing challenges of clinical laboratory science.

Educational Program

Medical Laboratory Technician

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(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Strategic Focus/College

Goal

(SF# and/or CG#)

Desired Outcome & Target (Criterion)

(Outcome begins with verb, Target numerically measurable)

Strategy To Accomplish Desired Outcome

(Use bullets)

Budget Link

(Yes or No)

Assessment Method/ Instrument

Findings & Use of Results for Improvement

(Use bullets)

CG: 2, 3, 5

A. Desired Outcome #2: Develop and demonstrate the ability to collect and prepare samples for analysis.

• Review observations of collected samples in the laboratory setting.

• Assign homework that includes checklists to better prepare students for sample collection.

No Projects and assignments in practicum

A. Findings: • 92% (11 out of 12) students

were rated successful. They passed with a score of 98% or above.

Target Met

B. Target/Criterion: 90% of students will be rated successful in demonstrating their abilities.

B. Use of Results: • Report results to faculty and

discuss common areas to review with students.

• Establish areas of weakness that have to be improved upon.

CG: 2, 3, 5

A. Desired Outcome #3: Demonstrate the ability to write reports, orally discuss reports and complete computer‐generated reports.

• Review problem‐solving projects and present them in MLTS 245 and 250.

• Analyze case studies and write report to present in MLTS 245 and 250.

No Projects/assignments A. Findings: • 95.8% of students

demonstrated problem‐solving and report‐writing effectively.

Target Met

B. Target/Criterion: 90% of students will successfully demonstrate problem‐solving and report‐writing.

B. Use of Results: • Evaluate results of case studies

with student to point out areas that can be improved upon.

• Utilize graded results to further enhance curriculum in MLTS 245 and 250.

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Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technology

Use of Assessment Results 2008-2009

Date Prepared: March 1, 2010 Desired Outcome #1: Secure employment in the field within 6 months of graduation. Target: 90% of graduates employed within 6 months of graduation Findings: • Not available-6 months had not passed since Fall 2008 graduation. Updated Use of Results: • Graduate surveys were sent to the six graduates of the program. Five (83.3%) of the

graduates responded to the survey. All respondents indicated that they were employed within six months of graduation. These results were shared with the program Advisory Board which met on November 13, 2009. Continued job placement was discussed with the Board and overwhelmingly it was felt that graduates would have no difficulty finding jobs in the future.

Evidence Included: A. Graduate Survey indicating 5 of 6 graduates completed the survey, 100% of those

responding (5 of 5) indicated that they were employed in the field within six months of graduation

B. Faculty meeting minutes from November 2009 C. Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda from December 2009

MLTS Outcome #1: Summary

MLTS Outcome #1 (A): Graduate Survey, page 1

MLTS Outcome #1 (B): Faculty Meeting Minutes Fall 2009, page 1

MLTS Outcome #1 (C): Advisory Committee Agenda Fall 2009, page 1



Date Prepared: March 1, 2010 Desired Outcome #2: Develop and demonstrate the ability to collect and prepare samples for analysis. Target: 90% of students will be rated successful in demonstrating their abilities Findings: • 92% (11 out of 12) students were rated successful. They passed with a score of 98%

or above. Updated Use of Results: • Outcome target met; new outcome for program improvement developed for the 2009-

2010 Academic Year Evidence Included: A. New Outcome: Proficiency and Dilution; implemented for the 2009-2010 Academic

Year B. MLTS-103: Introduction to Medical Technology from Spring 2010 with new objective

(Calculate and Perform dilutions) highlighted C. MLTS-240: Clinical Chemistry excerpt from Exam 1 (Spring 2010) with new dilution

questions highlighted D. MLTS-240: Clinical Chemistry excerpt from Exam 7 (Spring 2010) with new dilution

questions highlighted


MLTS Outcome #2 (A): New Outcome; implemented for the 2009-2010 Academic Year, page 1

MLTS Outcome #2 (B): MLTS-103 Syllabus with new objective (dilution) highlighted, page 1

MLTS Outcome #2 (C): MLTS-240 Exam #1 with new dilution questions highlighted, page 1

MLTS Outcome #2 (C): MLTS-240 Exam #1 with new dilution questions highlighted, page 2

MLTS Outcome #2 (D): MLTS-240 Exam #7 with new dilution questions highlighted, page 1

MLTS Outcome #2 (D): MLTS-240 Exam #7 with new dilution questions highlighted, page 2



Date Prepared: March 1, 2010 Desired Outcome #3: Demonstrate the ability to write reports, orally discuss reports and complete computer-generated reports. Target: 90% of students will successfully demonstrate problem-solving and report-writing. Findings: • 95.8% of students demonstrated problem-solving and report-writing effectively. Updated Use of Results: • Target was met. Case study instruction proved effective. Additional case studies

developed and integrated into the curriculum. Evidence Included: A. Case study sample from Fall 2009


MLTS Outcome #3 (A): Sample Case Study; implemented Fall 2009, page 1

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