| Initiative Title | Develop a robust review class for the NBCOT National examination for all OTA students |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The OTA program is accredited by ACOTE, and each student is required to take a demanding national examination through NBCOT. There are many resources and study tools that students can purchase on their own through multiple organizations, however it is costly and difficult for many students. Over the past few years the SUNY Orange OTA NBCOT test scores have been trending down, and it is imperative that we are proactive and provide additional support to the students so they can be successful.
The OTA faculty is starting to put together a review course which would entail purchasing material for the class, such books, practice exams, and other study material. Each semester the OTA program faculty have a curriculum review discussion to make sure everything being taught is going to help the students be successful on exam, and be great OT practitioners. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | In the past we had some grant funds to use for this initiative, which we will not be receiving this year. As an accredited program there is a standard that addresses the scores, and if we fall below the standard we would out of compliance. It is our responsibility to be proactive and provide the students with additional tools to be successful. The OTA faculty are committed to put together this review class to help the students. |
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| Department Goals | To develop a robust review course for all OTA students preparing for the NBCOT national examination. , To have a pass rate on the NBCOT examination of 90% or above to maintain standards. |
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| Programs | AAS OTA |
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| Locations | Main Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 02/13/2025 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 12/07/2024 8:10 am |
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| Updated | 12/07/2024 8:32 am |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025
- Empower Student Success: Equitably link students with their aspirations
- Goal #1: Identify and reduce the barriers to academic and personal success
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Many students do not have the financial ability to pay for additional material to prepare for the NBCOT exam. This becomes a barrier for them to even sign up to take the test, and then pass it on first try |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025
- Empower Student Success: Equitably link students with their aspirations
- Goal #2: Provide individualized resources and guidance to ensure student readiness to succeed at SUNY Orange
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This planned initiative would provide the needed resources and support to students to be successful in taking NBCOT examination. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Review and make a list of the material needed to run the review class |
OTA chair |
1 |
| Research possible guest speakers on specific practice areas |
OTA chair |
2 |
| Purchase review manuals for each student |
OTA chair |
3 |
| Set up a date for the review class |
OTA chair |
4 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| OTA graduates will be successful on the NBCOT exam |
1 |
| 90% or higher success rate on OTA national Examination |
2 |
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. |
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NBCOT exam score |
| Certification or Licensure Exam |
These standardized tests are developed by outside, professional organization to assess general knowledge in a discipline. |
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OTA Chair-each student will attend the review class |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$2,520.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$2,520.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 24 OTA NBCOT review books at $60 each |
$1440.00
/ 1440.00 (1st year)
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- Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
- Occupational Therapy
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| 24 OTKE exams and 1 OTA Practice exams |
$1080.00
/ 1080.00 (1st year)
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- Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
- Occupational Therapy
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| TOTAL: |
$2,520.00 / $2,520.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |