administration of oxygen as they apply to the treatment of sleep-related disorders and related disorders within the context of the relationships of various systems (LO 1,2).
SLO (3): The student will demonstrate the ability to perform the 10/20 system of measurement (LO 2).
SLO (4): Students will demonstrate the requisite jobseeking skills for entry-level employment (LO 3,4).
PO (1): Polysomnography faculty will demonstrate a commitment to disciplinespecific professional development.
an examination addressing characteristics, safety, and administration of oxygen as they apply to the treatment of sleep-related disorders and related disorders within the context of the relationships of various systems (each fall semester). 80% of students will achieve a passing score (defined as “Acceptable� or better) on the first attempt on a simulated clinical case study that requires the effective use of polysomnographic theory and practice (each fall semester). 90% of students participating in departmental mock interviews will achieve a passing score (defined as average of 2.0/3 or higher) on interviewing scoring matrix (each spring semester) In any two-year period, all fulltime faculty will attend a minimum of two internal or external professional development activities that address industry trends and best practices (data collected each spring semester).
average score was 91%. Students excelled in application and administration. The weakest item addressed the safe storage of O2.
by more hands-on lab time in PSG 111 and student demonstration followed by testing of knowledge in PSG 113 through week 2 quiz.
100% of students achieved a passing score on the first attempt on the lab simulation.
As a result of analysis, faculty have added online exercises in PSG 111 that comprise 10-20 activities to strengthen this outcome and better prepare students for clinical practice.
2013-2014
2013-2014
100% of fulltime faculty attended multiple professional development activities, including attendance of the Focus National Conference for Polysomnography in Nashville as well as local activities in teaching pedagogy and the
The Focus national conference strengthened instruction generally, but particularly in the areas of future career paths for students and upcoming insurance changes in the field. As a result of professional development, faculty have
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