Physical Therapy Assisting Program Outcomes
| Program Measurements Used | Results | Comparison Data | Continuous Improvement
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1. Demonstrate the appropriate levels of scientific inquiry, and self-directed problem solving for clinical issues.
| Competency testing using American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Performance Instrument
| 100% competency for program graduates
| LCCC Benchmark level of 100% | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% of employers rated skills at or above
| LCCC Benchmark level of 80% | No intervention needed at this time
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2. Demonstrate the level of knowledge and performance of motor skills
necessary to attain both: graduation from program, and professional
licensure via state and national testing.
| Competency testing using American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Performance Instrument | 100% competency for program graduates
| LCCC Benchmark level of 100%
| No intervention needed at this time
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2007 PTA Licensure Exam
| 83% passage on first attempt. | National average: 81% on first attempt | No intervention needed at this time
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Employer Survey
| 100% of employers rated skills at or above
| LCCC Benchmark level of 80% | No intervention needed at this time
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3. Demonstrate knowledge as to the importance of effective written,
oral and non-verbal communication with clients, families, the general
public and colleagues, including professional documentation
requirements.
| Competency testing using American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Performance Instrument | 100% competency for program graduates
| LCCC Benchmark level of 100%
| No intervention needed at this time
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Patient Survey
| 90% rated skills as excellent
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90%
| No intervention needed at this time
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4. Responsible for their own continued personal and professional growth.
| Competency testing using American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Performance Instrument | 100% competency for program graduates
| LCCC Benchmark level of 100%
| No intervention needed at this time
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2007 PTA Licensure Exam
| 83% passage on first attempt.
| National average: 81% on first attempt | No intervention needed at this time
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5. Perform selected basic and specialty physical therapy procedures and
skills professionally and competently, within their scope of practice.
| Competency testing using American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Performance Instrument | 100% competency for program graduates
| LCCC Benchmark level of 100%
| No intervention needed at this time
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Patient survey
| 83% rated skills as excellent
| LCCC Benchmark level of 90%
| To be evaluated at program review
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6. Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practice at an entry level by graduation.
| 2007 PTA Licensure Exam
| 83% passage on first attempt.
| National average: 81% on first attempt
| No intervention needed at this time
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