Assessment

The Skills Center Health Care programs conform to the policy of assessment as defined by the Academic Student Learning Outcomes (ASLO).  Each program and each course lists program or course student outcomes (competencies), the method of assessing these outcomes, and which Academic Student Learning Outcome the assessment addresses.  The five ASLO definitions are:

1.  Acquire substantive knowledge in the discipline of their choice sufficient for further study, and/or demonstrate competencies required by employers to be hired and succeed in the workplace.

2.  Communicate Effectively

3.  Develop quantities literacies necessary for their chosen field of study.

4. Think critically

5.   Develop the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged and/or, to work with others in a professional and constructive manner.

Results of these assessment results will be maintained in a department database to be reviewed periodically by faculty to improve teaching and learning.  For example, if we find that students tend not to do well in a specific area, as measured by a written exam or a practical exam, then we can change the teaching methods in that area. 

Other assessment methods include the use of the DACUM (Develop A CUrriculuM) and periodic meetings with the Program Advisory Committee (PAC).  The DACUM process involves reviewing and recommending updates to our curriculum from industry representatives.  The PAC consists of representatives from industry, the college, and government agencies with common goals:  incremental curriculum improvement and making our students employable. 

Information regarding ongoing program assessments and program improvements will be posted here. 

For each program and each course, the ASLO requirements are defined as the associated competencies and the means of assessment.  The information for the program level is duplicated here:

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk

Nutrition Assistant