Department of Physical Therapy Student Learning Outcomes By the conclusion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, graduates will: demonstrate safety and competence with current clinical skills; demonstrate clinical reasoning that utilizes both the best available scientific evidence and the patient s perspective; demonstrate cultural competence; demonstrate attributes consistent with effective leadership and advocacy; demonstrate accurate self-reflection; demonstrate characteristics consistent with long-long learning. engage in scholarly pursuits; hold leadership positions in the program, School and University, as well as local, national and international professional organizations; participate in ongoing assessment activities; engage in service; demonstrate cultural competence; and, participate in alumni activities.
Introduction to the Department of Physical Therapy Assessment Process The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy approved the current program assessment plan in 2005. The plan calls for assessment of program outcomes and goals annually, using several data sources. The Assessment Committee of the Department of Physical Therapy is charged with collecting data that will assist the Department s faculty in determining whether program outcomes and 5 Year Department Goals are satisfied. The data is discussed each Spring at the Department Retreat, and action items are collectively determined by the faculty based on the data presented. Assessment Data Collection Calendar 1 st week in September (of previous year): End of Program Survey sent out by Departmental Administrative Assistant 2 nd week in September (of previous year): End of Program Survey due (turned in to Assessment Committee) Fall to Winter Term Break 1 st week in March: 1) 1.5 year and 5.5 year (or Annual?) Alumni Surveys sent out by Assessment Committee 2) Annual Review Forms distributed to faculty by department chair 3) DCE Annual Report due (turned in to Assessment Committee) Spring Break 3 rd week in March: Faculty Assessment Data Sheet sent out sent out by Assessment Committee 4 th week in March, 1 st week of April: Annual Review meetings with Department Chair 1 st week in April: Faculty Assessment Data Sheet due; 1.5 year and 5.5 year Alumni Surveys due (turned in to Assessment Committee) 2 nd 4 th week in April: Assessment Committee compiles assessment data Winter to Spring Term Break 1 st week in May: Annual Assessment Report presented/discussed at Physical Therapy Faculty Retreat
Program Goal #1: The program will produce high-caliber, practice-ready graduates. This program goal is supported by six student learning outcomes and reflects the program s mission to prepare life-long learners who are skilled, reflective, autonomous practitioners. In addition, this goal reflects the program s commitment to provide leadership within the profession advocating for optimal health, wellness, and performance for all members of society. By achieving these expected program outcomes, our program will reach its goal of producing high-caliber, practice-ready graduates who will be providing optimal patient care as doctoring professionals. Program Outcome 1a. Students will demonstrate safety and competence with current clinical skills. (Essential Skill) Safety. I was adequately prepared to be a safe clinical practitioner ( 41) I was adequately prepared to practice within the legal constraints of the profession ( 43) I was adequately prepared to demonstrate safe clinical practice, minimizing risk to patients, clients, self, and colleagues ( 22) Safety subscale Faculty/Didactic Curriculum Qualitative analysis of rubrics for practical examinations Competence. I was adequately prepared to communicate effectively with patients, family members, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare providers ( 36) I was adequately prepared to screen each patient for the appropriateness of physical therapy intervention or referral ( 37) I was adequately prepared to differentially diagnose impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients across the lifespan ( 38) I was adequately prepared to document a patient's initial examination and evaluation, daily treatment notes, re-examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries ( 39) I was adequately prepared to implement, adapt, and effectively progress a plan of care ( 40) I was adequately prepared to practice in a direct access environment ( 50) I was adequately prepared to function as an autonomous practitioner ( 51)
Pacific s DPT program curriculum and instruction (didactic + clinical) has prepared me to examine and evaluate patients/clients with: (s 52-55): Musculoskeletal pathologies Neuromuscular pathologies Cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies Integumentary pathologies Pacific s DPT program curriculum and instruction (didactic + clinical) has prepared me to develop a prognosis and a plan of care, including discharge planning for patients/clients with: (s 56-59) Musculoskeletal pathologies. Neuromuscular pathologies. Cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies. Integumentary pathologies. I was adequately prepared to practice using the contemporary skills and techniques with patients with pathologies in the following systems (s 23-26): Cardiopulmonary Integumentary Neuromuscular Musculoskeletal Please rate your level of agreement with how well Pacific's DPT Program (didactic & clinical) prepared you to demonstrate component selection and utilization of the following components of practice (s 32-38): Therapeutic Exercise Functional Training Movement Analysis Electrotherapy and Physical Agents Assistive Devices, Orthotics, and Prosthetics Diagnosis and Screening Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Performance Instrument, Screening subscale Clinical Performance Instrument, Examination subscale Clinical Performance Instrument, Procedural Interventions subscale Clinical Performance Instrument, Educational Interventions subscale Clinical Performance Instrument, Documentation subscale Program Outcome 1b. Students will demonstrate clinical reasoning that utilizes both the best available scientific evidence and the patient s perspective. (Essential Skill) I was adequately prepared to seek and apply findings from relevant literature in order to practice evidence-based physical therapy ( 44) I was adequately prepared to participate in clinical research ( 45) I was adequately prepared to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making that reflects the use of current peer-reviewed literature and evidencebased practice ( 27) I was adequately prepared to demonstrate the ability to use inductive and deductive reasoning along with professional intuition ( 28) I was adequately prepared in Evidence-Based Practice ( 39) Clinical Reasoning subscale Evaluation subscale
Diagnosis and Prognosis subscale Plan of Care subscale Program Outcome 1c. Students will demonstrate cultural competence. (Essential Skill) I was adequately prepared to practice within the ethics of the profession, sensitive to the individual differences of patients and clients ( 42) I was adequately prepared to demonstrate sensitivity to individual differences (culture, lifestyle, religion, etc.), and adapt delivery of care to reflect respect for these differences ( 29) Clinical Performance Instrument, Cultural Competence subscale Program Outcome 1d. Students will demonstrate attributes consistent with effective leadership and advocacy. (Aspirational) I was adequately prepared to participate in the administrative services of a clinic ( 46) I was adequately prepared to educate, delegate, and supervise the services of PTA's, aides, and other ancillary support personnel ( 47) I was adequately prepared participate in patient and professional healthcare advocacy ( 48) I was adequately prepared to provide consultative services to peers, and to groups external to physical therapy practice ( 49) I was adequately prepared to recognize and participate in social and professional responsibilities beyond those defined by work, including pro bono services and healthcare advocacy ( 30) I was adequately prepared for participating in leadership positions beyond those defined by work ( 41) Professional Behavior subscale Financial Resources subscale Direction and Supervision of Personnel subscale Program Outcome 1e. Students will demonstrate accurate self-reflection, as indicated by the ability to evaluate their own performance of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills for potential learning opportunities in the context of individual development and development of the physical therapy profession. (Aspirational) I was adequately prepared to assess accurately my professional knowledge and skills as a physical therapist and to create a plan for professional development ( 31)
Program Outcome 1f. Students will demonstrate characteristics consistent with lifelong learning. (Essential Skill) I was adequately prepared to assess accurately my professional knowledge and skills as a physical therapist and to create a plan for professional development ( 31) Accountability subscale Professional Development subscale
Program Goal #2: The program will contribute to the body of knowledge of the physical therapy profession. This program goal is supported by program outcomes for faculty and student scholarly contributions. It reflects the program s commitment to furthering the body of knowledge of physical therapy. By achieving faculty, student and graduate engagement in scholarly activities at the University, local, national and international level, our program will contribute to the body of knowledge of the physical therapy profession. These activities will be fostered by providing adequate support and resources to our faculty, students and graduates. Program Outcome 2a. Faculty will engage in scholarly pursuits. (Essential Skill) How many peer-reviewed publications did you achieve in the last year ( 15): How many non peer-reviewed publications did you achieve in the last year ( 16): How many scholarly presentations (podium/poster/other) did you present locally/regionally/nationally/internationally)in the last year: ( 17): How many internal grants did you receive in the last year: ( 18): How many external grants did you receive in the last year: ( 20): How many students were involved in your student/faculty presentations at local (District, UOP, etc.) conferences in the last year: ( 26): Program Outcome 2b. Students will engage in scholarly pursuits. (Essential Skill) How many students total were involved in your student/faculty presentations at national/international conferences in the last year: ( 22) How many students were involved in your student/faculty presentations at state conferences in the last year: ( 24): How many students were involved in your student/faculty presentations at local (District, UOP, etc.) conferences in the last year: ( 26): Program Outcome 2c. Graduates will engage in scholarly pursuits. (Aspirational) Alumni/5.5 Year Survey I was adequately prepared to participate in collection and analysis of clinical outcomes data. ( 40) Which statements represent your level of participation in professional research and scholarship? (mark all that apply) ( 45) None of the above I have presented posters at state or national conferences Which statements represent your level of participation in professional research and scholarship? (mark all that apply) ( 13) None of the above
Alumni/5.5 Year Survey Which statements represent your contribution to education within the physical therapy profession? (mark all that apply) ( 15) I provide in-services to peers and other healthcare providers I teach continuing education courses I am a clinical instructor for PT/PTA students I lecture to PT/PTA students
Program Goal #3: The program will provide leaders for the physical therapy profession and the community at large. This program goal is supported by program outcomes for faculty and student leadership. It reflects the program s commitment to providing leadership within the profession. Faculty, students and graduates will be encouraged to engage in leadership activities at the professional level at the University, and in local, national and international professional organizations. Faculty will model and encourage this kind of engagement for the students in the doctoral program by including the students in professional leadership activities, and by emphasizing the importance of these contributions to the physical therapy profession at large. Outcome 3a. Faculty will hold leadership positions. (Essential Skill) Number of University committees you were on in the last year: ( 1) Number of University committees that you chaired the last year: ( 2) Number of SOPHS committees you were on the last year: ( 3) Number of SOPHS committees that you chaired the last year: ( 4) Number of Physical Therapy Department committees you were on in the last year: ( 5) Number of Physical Therapy Department committees that you chaired in the last year( 6) Number of Professional organizations you were active in in the last year: ( 7) Number of Professional organizations in which you had leadership positions in the last year: ( 8) Number of Community organizations you were active in in the last year: ( 9) Number of Community organizations in which you had leadership positions in the last year: ( 10) Number of pro-bono services provided in the last year: ( 11) Outcome 3b. Students will hold leadership positions. (Aspirational) Did you maintain your APTA membership during the 2nd year of the DPT program? ( 8) Outcome 3c. Graduates will hold leadership positions. (Aspirational) I was adequately prepared for participating in leadership positions beyond those defined by work. ( 41)
Alumni/5.5 Year Survey Alumni/5.5 Year Survey Which statements describe your relationship with the APTA? (mark all that apply) ( 46) I have been a member all of my professional career I have been a member most of my professional career I am currently a member of APTA Check all of the following professional organizations in which you have participated? Please mark all that apply. ( 47) A section of the American Physical Therapy Association A special Interest Group/Education Group of the American Physical Therapy Association The State Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (Board of Directors or a Component) The District of the State Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association An American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty Other organization related to physical therapy practice Which of the following items best characterizes your level of participation with professional organizations? Please mark all that apply. ( 48) Attend national annual conferences Attend state conferences Actively follow correspondence from the organization Made phone calls, or sent e-mail, letters, and faxes Speak to groups on behalf of the organization Check all of the following professional organizations in which you have held leadership roles? ( 49) In which of the following professional organizations have you held leadership roles? ( 23) Which statements describe your relationship with the APTA? (mark all that apply) ( 26) I have been a member all of my professional career I am not currently a member of APTA How many students had officer positions in the Physical Therapy Program in the last year: ( 42)
Program Goal #4: The program will demonstrate excellence in andragogy and practice. This program goal is supported by a program outcome for faculty to participate in advanced clinical practice, post-graduate training, and recognition of clinical specialization and expertise. In addition, it is supported by an outcome for students to participate in on-going assessment activities. This goal is reflected in the entirety of the program mission. Faculty, students and graduates will seek continued post-professional training in advanced clinical practice, such as post-graduate clinical training (e.g., fellowship and residency training) and recognition of clinical specialization by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and other organizations. These activities will demonstrate excellence in teaching and practice. Outcome 4a. Faculty will demonstrate excellence in teaching and clinical practice. (Essential Skill) Pacific's DPT program was accurately described and advertised in the University catalogue and other promotional materials ( 9) The DPT program's prerequisite courses provided a sufficient foundation upon which to build the DPT curriculum ( 10) Pacific's DPT program was accurately described and advertised on the University website ( 11) The DPT program and department policies were accurately presented in the Physical Therapy Department's Student Handbook ( 12) I was sufficiently oriented to University, School and Department policies and procedures as well as the instructional and campus facilities, at the outset of the program ( 13) Department faculty and administration were consistent in their application of department and university policies ( 14) Courses were appropriately sequenced throughout the curriculum to allow for continuity of instruction and integration of content, skills and learning from course to course and from semester to semester ( 17) Departmental advising and professional mentoring ( 18) Departmental responsiveness to student issues and concerns ( 19) Services provided by the department of physical therapy ( 20) Services provided by the dean's office ( 21) Services provided by the registrar's office ( 22) Services provided by the financial aid office ( 23) University recreation and fitness facilities and programs ( 24) University student health services ( 25) University counseling and student academic success services ( 26) University library resources ( 27) Accessibility to the library resources ( 28)
University computer resources ( 29) Services provided by the University bookstore ( 30) Instructional facilities ( 31) The physical therapy department's instructional resources and equipment ( 32) Accessibility to the physical therapy department's equipment, resources and facilities ( 33) Quality of instruction received from the department faculty and adjunct professors ( 34) Quality of instruction received during my clinical internships from my clinical instructors ( 35) How often do you use patient handling and manual procedures ( 13) How often do you use therapeutic exercise ( 14) How often do you use functional training ( 15) How often do you use movement analysis ( 16) How often do you use electrotherapy and therapeutic agents ( 17) How often do you use assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics ( 18) How often do you use diagnosis and screening ( 19) How often do you use diagnostic imaging ( 20) How often do you use evidence based practice ( 21) How many times were you peer reviewed for your teaching in the last year( 12) Outcome 4b. Students will participate in ongoing assessment activities. (Essential Skill) Faculty/Didactic Curriculum DCE/Student Self-Assessment Advanced Clinical Problems course assessments CPI Outcome 4c. Graduates will demonstrate excellence in clinical practice. (Aspirational) Alumni/1.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni/1.5 Year Alumni Survey Which of the following certifications have you achieved or are currently pursuing since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 42) Orthopedic Certified Specialist Sports Certified Specialist APTA Certified Clinical Instructor Long-term post-graduate training Which of the following physical therapy fellowships have you completed or are you currently pursuing since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 43) Orthopedic Manual
Alumni/1.5 Year Alumni Survey Which of the following physical therapy residencies have you completed or are you currently pursuing since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 44) Alumni/5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni/5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni/5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni/5.5 Year Alumni Survey Which statement reflects your level of participation in advanced education since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 14) Which of the following certifications have you achieved or are currently pursuing since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 16) Which of the following physical therapy fellowships have you completed or are you currently pursuing since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 17) Which of the following physical therapy residencies have you completed or are you currently pursuing since graduating from Pacific s DPT program ( 18)
Program Goal #5: The program will be engaged in local, regional, national, and international service. This program goal is supported by program outcomes for faculty and students to participate in service activities. It reflects the program s commitment to provide leadership within the profession advocating for optimal health, wellness and performance for all members of society. Faculty will provide consultation, clinical practice in the community and engagement in service organizations. Students will participate in required service activities as part of the curriculum, and will be encouraged to participate in additional voluntary service activities. These activities will lead to program engagement in local, regional, national and international service. Outcome 5a. Faculty will engage in service. (Essential Skill) Number of University committees you were on in the last year: ( 1) Number of University committees that you chaired the last year: ( 2) Number of SOPHS committees you were on the last year: ( 3) Number of SOPHS committees that you chaired the last year: ( 4) Number of Physical Therapy Department committees you were on in the last year: ( 5) Number of Physical Therapy Department committees that you chaired in the last year( 6) Number of Professional organizations you were active in in the last year: ( 7) Number of Professional organizations in which you had leadership positions in the last year: ( 8) Number of Community organizations you were active in in the last year: ( 9) Number of Community organizations in which you had leadership positions in the last year: ( 10) Number of pro-bono services provided in the last year: ( 11) Outcome 5b. Students will engage in service. (Essential Skill) Alumni / End of Program Survey I was prepared to provide consultative services to peers, and to groups external to physical therapy practice ( 49)
Alumni / 1.5 Year Survey Alumni / 1.5 Year Survey Alumni / 1.5 Year Survey Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Which of the following items best characterizes your level of participation with community organizations ( 51) Attend meetings of the organization Actively follow correspondence from the organization Contribute funds to the organization or its political action committee Made phone calls, or sent e-mail, letters, and faxes Made local visits to local, state, or national legislators Speak to groups on behalf of the organization Other type of involvement Which of the following items best characterizes your level of participation with community organizations? ( 50) Charity or fundraising organization Church or faith based organization Educational Institution Healthcare advocacy group Other volunteer organization During your time at Pacific, in which of the following activities did you engage ( 52) APTA Combined Sections Meeting APTA Annual Conference CPTA Annual Conference Served on an interview panel Served on a departmental committee Continuing education course Intramural sports Led organization of the 5K Tiger Dash Research with a faculty member Served as class officer Social media committee Worked with a private client Took an elective Please mark all the following areas in which you serve as a consultant ( 19) Within the scope of my daily clinical practice Local school system Service organizations Collegiate or professional teams How many students were involved in community service projects in the last year: ( 28) How many students attended national/international conferences in the last year: ( 38) How many students attended state conferences in the last year: ( 40) Outcome 5c. Graduates will engage in service. (Aspirational) Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Please mark all the following areas in which you serve as a consultant ( 19) *same question as before? Daily clinical practice Local school system Collegiate or professional athletic teams Service organizations
Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Alumni / 5.5 Year Alumni Survey Which statements reflect your level of participation in community healthcare awareness and outreach ( 20) I provide pro bono physical therapy services within the community I participate in physical therapy month activities I participate in community health screenings and healthcare awareness events I participate in healthcare programs/education within the local school system I speak to local support groups None of the above Other (please specify) In which of the following professional organizations have you participated? ( 21) Special Interest Group/Education Group of the American Physical Therapy Association State Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (Board of Directors or a Component) District of the State Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Other (please specify which organization) Which of the following items best characterizes your level of participation with professional organizations? ( 22) Attend national annual conferences Attend state conferences Attend business meetings of the organization Actively follow correspondence from the organization Contribute funds to the organization or its political action committee Made phone calls, or sent e-mail, letters, and faxes Made local visits to local, state, or national legislators Speak to groups on behalf of the organization Other In which of the following community organizations have you participated? ( 24) Charity or fundraising organization Church or faith based organization Education Institution Healthcare advocacy group Non-profit company Patient support/education group Which of the following items best characterize your level of participation with community organizations? ( 25) Attend meetings of the organization Actively follow correspondence from the organization Contribute funds to the organization or its political action committee Made phone calls, or sent e-mail, letters, and faxes Made local visits to local, state, or national legislators Speak to groups on behalf of the organization Other (please specify which other organizations)
Program Goal #6: The program will foster diversity and cultural competence. This program goal is supported by program outcomes involving the provision of a curriculum supporting the development of culturally competent clinicians including opportunities for clinical education in diverse settings locally and nationally as well as internationally. It reflects the program s commitment to provide leadership within the profession advocating for optimal health, wellness and performance for all members of society. This goal will be reached by exposing the students to a wide variety of didactic and clinical experiences, including placement in clinical sites that offer diversity, international clinical sites, and inclusion of didactic materials that foster cultural competence. Outcome 6a. The program will offer international clinical sites. (Aspirational) DCE / Clinical site records Number of international clinical sites How many total guest lecturers did you have in your classes during the last year: ( 13) Outcome 6b. The faculty will provide a curriculum that supports the development of culturally competent clinicians, including didactic and clinical experiences. (Essential Skill) Alumni / End of Program Survey Alumni / 1.5 Year Survey I was adequately prepared to practice within the ethics of the profession, sensitive to individual difference ( 42) I was adequately prepared to demonstrate sensitivity to individual differences ( 29) Outcome 6c. The clinical education program will facilitate the development of diversity and cultural competence in students and graduates by providing a wide variety of placements. (Essential Skill) APTA Evaluation of the Site Clinical Site Information Forms?
Program Goal #7: The program will promote life-long relationships with the Pacific physical therapy community. This program goal is supported by program outcomes involving the provision of alumni activities through the alumni association. It is reflected in the program s mission to prepare lifelong learners. The alumni organization will offer activities that provide networking and educational opportunities for students, graduates and faculty to promote a life-long relationship with the University. Outcome 7a. Faculty, students, and graduates will participate in alumni activities. (Essential Skill) Alumni / End of Program Survey Alumni / End of Program Survey Alumni / 1.5 Year Survey Alumni / 1.5 Year Survey As a DPT student I felt sufficiently connected and integrated into the School of Pharmacy and Health Science ( 15) As a DPT student I felt sufficiently connected and integrated into the main campus of the University ( 16) Which statement reflects your level of participation with Pacific s Department of Physical Therapy since your graduation? ( 55) I have participated in interviews for new students I have served on a department committee I have participated as an instructor or lab assistant I have participated as an examiner for practical exams I have served or currently serve as an alumni officer for Pacific I attend the annual Pacific alumni reception at the APTA s Combined Sections Meeting I attend on campus alumni events I rarely or never attend alumni events I would like to be more involved Which statement reflects your level of monetary contribution to the Pacific Physical Therapy Alumni Association ( 56) I give on a regular basis (annually or more) I give occasionally (less than annually) I plan to give in the future as my finances allow I would like to give to a specific initiative White coat ceremony CSM student costs Support for the Anatomy Lab Support for the campus clinic Student travel for internships I have never given
Alumni / 5.5 Year Survey Which statement reflects your level of participation with Pacific s Department of Physical Therapy since your graduation? ( 28) I have participated in interviews for new students I have served on a department committee I have participated as an instructor or lab assistant I have participated as an examiner for practical exams I have served or currently serve as an alumni officer for Pacific I attend the annual Pacific alumni reception at the APTA s Combined Sections Meeting I attend on campus alumni events I rarely or never attend alumni events I would like to be more involved How many faculty went to an PT Alumni Association meeting in the last year: ( 29) How many faculty were officers in the PT Alumni Association in the last year: ( 30) How many faculty took CEU events offered with sponsorship by the PT Alumni Association in the last year: ( 31) How many faculty were present at CEU events offered with sponsorship by the PT Alumni Association in the last year: ( 32) How many faculty were at the PT Alumni Association awards luncheon (end of didactic program) in the last year: ( 33) How many faculty were at the UOP Graduation awards dinner in the last year: ( 34) How many faculty were at the UOP Graduation ceremony in the last year: ( 35) How many faculty were at the PT Alumni Association reception at CSM in the last year? ( 36) Outcome 7b. The alumni association and the university will maintain networking activities for students and graduates in collaboration with faculty. (Essential Skill) How many faculty were officers in the PT Alumni Association in the last year: ( 30) How many faculty took CEU events offered with sponsorship by the PT Alumni Association in the last year: ( 31) How many faculty were present at CEU events offered with sponsorship by the PT Alumni Association in the last year: ( 32) How many faculty were at the PT Alumni Association awards luncheon (end of didactic program) in the last year: ( 33) How many faculty were at the UOP Graduation awards dinner in the last year: ( 34) How many faculty were at the UOP Graduation ceremony in the last year: ( 35) How many faculty were at the PT Alumni Association reception at CSM in the last year? ( 36)