| Initiative Title | Replacement US/Electrical Stimulation Combination unit |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The Department was notified by the maintenance company which provides the program with safety/maintenance inspections on the electronic laboratory equipment that one of the US/Electrical Stimulation Combination units are no longer current or serviceable. A replacement unit will continue to provide adequate instructional materials for the program students. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | The program will be lacking a US/E-stim unit for instructional purposes and will not be able to provide industry standard education with modalities. |
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| Department Goals | Obtain funding and purchase additional equipment to maintain both Accreditation Standards and local industry standards – specifically, specifically, Interactive Television with DVD, replacement US/Electrical stimulation unit for the PTA Laboratory; BT 103 |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 01/19/2015 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Capital Budget |
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| Created | 06/13/2014 6:45 pm |
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| Updated | 06/13/2014 6:54 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015
- Technology
- Ensure instruction meets industry standards
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This equipment is one piece of instructional equipment which will match current industry standards for physical therapy care and will be the equipment which students will be required to demonstrate competency prior to utilizing it on the patient population of the healthcare industry. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 1. To provide high quality academic courses and programs that prepare a diverse student population to achieve its educational, employment and enrichment goals.
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This equipment is one piece of instructional equipment which will match current industry standards for physical therapy care and will be the equipment which students will be required to demonstrate competency prior to utilizing it on the patient population of the healthcare industry. Instruction in and competency with this equipment will enhance the student's ability to obtain gainful employment in the field of physical therapy. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Solicit price quotes for equipment |
Department Chair |
1 |
| Order Equipment |
Department Chair |
2 |
| Implement equipment in PTA II and additional coursework |
PTA Program Faculty |
3 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Improve instructional capabilities within BT 103 |
1 |
| Improve student experiences by providing instructional methods which reflect current industry standards which they require competencies |
2 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Employer Survey |
Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled. |
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Department Chair |
| Certification or Licensure Exam |
These standardized tests are developed by outside, professional organization to assess general knowledge in a discipline. |
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Department Chair and faculty |
| Entrance/Exit Interviews |
Interviews are conducted with students when they enter college and when they leave—either through graduation or early departure. These interviews can be designed to measure SLO, but can also be used to learn about students’ perceptions, gather feedback, on various college services, activities, etc. |
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Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and Department Chair |
| Other |
Enter other assessment method |
Graduate Survey |
Department Chair |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$3,500.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Ultrasound/Electrical Stimulation Combination Unit |
$3500.00
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| TOTAL: |
$3,500.00 / $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 |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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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. |