Computer lab for testing



Initiative TitleComputer lab for testing
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2019
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

The PTA Program is in need of addressing the student's ability to take and pass examinations on a computer interface as that is the means to which they must pass their national licensure examination.  Not only do the student's need to perform this but it is necessary for them to practice this skill within the confines of the program as to develop a greater comfort level and confidence with it as a skill.  A computer lab dedicated to testing would provide the needed interface for the students and would allow for the ability to test in the core PTA coursework not only the final or practice examinations.

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

The PTA Program students will continue to struggle with their ability to successfully complete their national licensure examination which will prevent their ability to become licensed thus preventing them from entering the workforce within their profession.

Department GoalsObtain funding and purchase of additional equipment to maintain CAPTE, industry and educational standards through college/program budgets and the pursuit of CTEA Grant funding.
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created11/09/2021 8:10 am
Updated11/21/2021 9:40 am

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
By providing additional time with computer interfacing students will demonstrate greater competency with electronic medical records which is a requirement of professional standards.
By providing additional time with computer interfacing students will demonstrate greater competency with electronic medical records which is a requirement of professional standards.
By improving the ability of the student to pass their licensure examination it will further ready them for employment within their profession.
Each and every examination within the core courses of the PTA Program requires building levels of critical thinking as well as the use of the computer interface facilitating technology literacy.
Testing will occur on the computer which will allow for additional means to assess student outcomes, provide assessment formats which are used as industry standard and will enable to program to improve teaching and learning through reports generated along this avenue.
Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.
Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.
Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.
Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Develop a plan in collaboration with the other Health Professions programs for a testing lab Health Professions Chairs and Administation 1
Pursue creative funding through grants/donations SUNY Orange Foundation/PTA Program Chair 2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Improved student outcomes in both core course work and in the national licensure examination. 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Certification or Licensure Exam These standardized tests are developed by outside, professional organization to assess general knowledge in a discipline. PTA Program faculty
Employer Survey Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled. PTA Department Chair

Resources

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Equipment

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26 computers $0.00
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Prioritization

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Computer lab for testing
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Assessment

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