Competency Performance Examination (CPE) policy

COMPUTATION: CPA 1, 2, 3 = 150 pts. Final CPA = 80 pts. TOTAL = 230 out of 280 possible pts. = 82.147% Since 82.14% is greater than 77%, the presentation points will be added, therefore 230 pts. from CPAs + 18 pts. for presentation = 248 out of 300 pts. 248 out of 300 pts. = 82.66%. Student receives a “C.”

Note: If the student earns lower than 77% on CPAs, then the other points are NOT added, and the grade will reflect the percent (%) earned on the CPAs only. If the student earns a 77% or higher, then the other points are added.

• Student achievement is measured against a competency-based criterion-referenced system. A 77% average must be received on theory exams and a 100% must be obtained on each Math CPE to progress to the nextlevel.

• The following grading scale is used to determine the student’s letter grade for the course. A = 93 – 100% B = 85 – 92.99% C = 77 – 84.99% D = 69 – 76.99% • F = less than 69%

• Grades for CPAs will NOT be released until statistical analysis has occurred and the exam results have been reviewed and analyzed by faculty. This may take up to 1 week.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Late assignments will receive a 10% deduction per day, off of the grade for the assignment, with a maximum 30% deduction (3 days). After three days, the assignment will not be accepted and the student will receive a zero for the assignment. Example: an assignment is worth 30 points and it is due on Sunday by 23:59. You submit the assignment two days late on Tuesday. Because you turned in the assignment two (2) days late, you will have 20 percent deducted from your assignment. Therefore, any point deduction due to errors in the assignment will be taken from 24 points, rather than 30 points. If you turn in the assignment on Thursday (4 days late), you will receive a zero (0) for theassignment.

COMPETENCY PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION (CPE) POLICY

Critical elements are identified for each clinical skill. Students are responsible for observing, asking questions, reviewing available resources, and practicing skills before they proceed to the Competency Performance Examinations.

Each CPE is based on demonstrated skill proficiency. Students must be able to correctly demonstrate all Critical Elements of the skill to pass the CPE. Students are allowed three attempts to demonstrate competency for each required skill. The CPE must be performed satisfactorily within the timeframe designated by the faculty. Students must remediate after any failed CPE attempt and cannot re-test sooner than 48 hours.