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Physical Therapy, DPT

Student Outcomes

Assessment of Student Outcomes

Outcome A Communication

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, which are adapted to meet the needs of diverse individuals and groups.
Objective 1 Demonstrate effective communication skills (receptive, expressive, verbal, non-verbal, written) and interpersonal skills, which are adapted to meet the needs of individuals and various audiences.

Measure

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry level rating for Communication at completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
2021 Findings: 59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry level rating for Communication at completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
58 of 60 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Communication at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57/58 students ( 98%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Communication at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Not Yet Achieved
One student in the DPT Class of 2017 was rated one step below the expected outcome of entry-level. The remaining 57 students attained the expected level of performance. Consultation with the evaluating clinical instructor indicated that this single student was ready to enter practice, with mentorship and continued focus on development of communication skills in clinical practice.

Outcome B Ethical and Legal Standards

Adherence to safe, ethical and legal standards of current practice (as identified by professional organizations, federal and state law, and accrediting bodies).
Objective 3 Demonstrate adherence to safe practice standards as identified by professional, state and federal bodies.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2022, 100% of students in the 2024 cohort successfully completed the lab assessment of use of clean/sterile techniques in PT 632 Integumentary Practice Management with a score of 100% on the first attempt.

2021 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2021, 58 of 60 students (97%) successfully completed the lab assessment of use of clean/sterile techniques in PT 632 Integumentary Practice Management with a score of 100% on the first attempt; the remaining 2 students successfully completed the assessment with a score of 100% on the second attempt.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019, 54 of 59 student (92%) successfully completed the lab assessment of use of clean/sterile techniques in PT 632 Integumentary Practice Management with a score of 100% on first attempt. The remaining 5 students achieved a score of 100% on a second attempt. All students achieved the expected score of 100% after two attempts.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
49 of 56 students (88%) successfully completed the lab assessment of use of clean/sterile techniques in PT 632 Integumentary Practice Management with a score of 100% on first attempt. Seven students achieved a score of 100% on a second attempt. All students achieved the expected score of 100% after two attempts.

Objective 4 Demonstrate adherence to ethical and legal standards of current practice as identified by professional, state and federal bodies.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry level rating for Accountability at the completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Accountability at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
58 of 60 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Accountability at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57/58 students ( 98%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Accountability at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Achieved
All of the students in the Class of 2017 attained entry-level ratings on the Clinical Performance Instrument for the item Accountability, indicating that this outcome was achieved by all students.

Outcome C Diagnosis and Plan of Care

Development of physical therapy diagnoses and an individualized plan of care for the management and prevention of movement dysfunction across the lifespan.
Objective 5 Demonstrate effective physical therapy screening of the following systems for keep-refer decisions: Musculoskeletal; Neuromuscular; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary; Integumentary

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2022 students in the DPT Class of 2022 demonstrated a percent correct within at least 10% of the referent group of clinicians for all 15 cases. For 5 cases the percent correct was >10% better than the referent group. In one case the students performed better than the referent group in identifying the need for referral, but students were less accurate in identifying the urgency of the referral.

2021 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2021 students in the DPT Class of 2021 demonstrated a percent correct within at least 10% of the referent group of clinicians for all 15 cases. For 5 cases the percent correct was 15-25% better than the referent group. In one case the students performed as well as the referent group in identifying the need for referral, but students were less accurate in identifying the urgency of the referral.

2020 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2020 students in the DPT Class of 2020 demonstrated a percent correct within 10% of a referent group of clinicians for 12 of 15 cases. For 2 cases the percent correct was 15-25% better than the referent group. In one case the students performed as well as the referent group in identifying the need for referral, students were less accurate in identifying the urgency of the referral.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2019 students in the DPT Class of 2019 demonstrated a percent correct within 10% of a referent group of clinicians for 12 of 15 cases. For 2 cases the percent correct was 15-25% better than the referent group. In one case the students performed as well as the referent group in identifying the need for referral, students were less accurate in identifying the urgency of the referral.

2018 Status
Achieved
Students in the DPT Class of 2018 demonstrated accuracy scores ranging from 62-100% across the 15 cases. For all cases, student accuracy was within 10% of the referent group of clinicians, except In 5 cases for which student accuracy was 10% (or more) greater than the referent group of clinicians.

Objective 6 Demonstrate effective history taking, examination, evaluation, and reevaluation that leads to an appropriate physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis for patients with disorder of the following systems: Musculoskeletal; Neuromuscular; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary; Integumentary

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
The % mean score for Fall semester 2022 was 97.2 (63.2/65 points). The range of scores was 57-65 (85-100%).

2021 Status
Achieved
The % mean score for Fall semester 2021 was 97 (63/65 points). The range of scores was 55-65 (85-100%).

2019 Status
Achieved
The % mean score for fall semester 2019 was 97 (63/65 points). The range of scores was 59-65 (91-100%).

2018 Status
Achieved
The mean score on the final practical exam in PT 647 during Fall 2018 was 95% (57/60 points).

2017 Status
Achieved
The mean score on the final practical examination in PT 647 in Fall 2017 was 97.5%

Objective 7 Develop an appropriate plan of care and intervention for patients with disorders of the following systems: Musculoskeletal; Neuromuscular; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary; Integumentary

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Plan of Care at the completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Plan of Care at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019 58 of 60 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Plan of Care at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
56/58 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Plan of Care at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Fifty-six of 58 students (97%) in the DPT Class of 2017 attained the outcome expectation of entry-level ability for the evaluation item Plan of Care. The performance of two students was rated as one step below entry-level. The evaluating clinical instructors for these students confirmed that they were ready to enter practice with mentorship for continued development.

Measure 2

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Procedural Intervention at the completion of PT 698

2021 Status
Achieved
58 of 60 students (97%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Procedural Intervention at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019 57 of 60 students ( 95%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Procedural Intervention at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
55/58 students ( 95%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Procedural Intervention at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Fifty-six of 58 students in the class of 2017 attained the outcome of entry-level performance in procedural intervention. Two students were rated as one-step below entry-level. The evaluating clinical instructors for both students confirmed that they were ready to enter practice with mentorship for continued development.

Objective 8 Assess and address needs of individuals and communities for health promotion and prevention of movement dysfunction.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students in the class of 2022 completed the ergonomics project with a passing grade (>80%)

2021 Status
Not Yet Achieved
There are no reportable findings for this objective in 2021.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2019, 100% of students in the DPT Class of 2019 received full credit (100%) on the ergonomics project in PT 682 .

2018 Status
Achieved
Students completed the ergonomics assignment in groups. All student groups received full credit (100%) on the project.

Outcome D Team Member

Effective participation as an intra- and interprofessional team member.
Objective 9 Demonstrate effective team skills.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2022, PT 657 Peer Evaluations of PBL Group participation, the mean peer review score was 98.77 (SD=6.82), range 86-100%

2021 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2021 PT 657=Peer Evaluation of PBL Group Participation, the mean peer review score was 99.2%, SD= 1.5, Range= 90-100%

2020 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2020, the mean peer review score was 99% with a standard deviation of 1.9 and a range of 90-100.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2019, the mean peer review score was 98% with a standard deviation of 2%.

2018 Status
Achieved
The mean score was 99% (SD= 2.46, Range= 90-100)

Outcome E Practice Management

Effective clinical practice management for delivery of physical therapy services in diverse settings.
Objective 11 Identify and be accountable for services that may be directed to the physical therapist assistant.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Direction and Supervision at the completion of PT 698

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Direction and Supervision at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019 57 of 60 students ( 95%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Direction and Supervision at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57/58 students ( 98%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Direction and Supervision at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Achieved
100% of the students in the Class of 2017 attained the objective as measured by ratings of entry-level performance for Direction and Supervision of Personnel.

Objective 12 Evaluate the quality of physical therapy services.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
2022 Findings: PT 675 = 6 students (10.0%) received 8/10, 13 students (21.7%) received 9/10, and 41 students (68.3%) received 10/10. 8/10 or above was considered “passing”. PT 677 = 7 students (11.7%) received 8/10, 2 students (3.3%) received 9/10, and 51 students (85.0%) received 10/10. 8/10 or above was considered “passing”.

2021 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students received assignment scores >/= Satisfactory on the quality improvement assignment in 2021.

2019 Status
Achieved
Of 55 students, 11 received assignment scores of Exceptional and 44 received scores of Satisfactory.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57 of 59 students (97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 submitted a completed quality improvement assignment that was satisfactory or better in addressing the assignment requirements.

Objective 13 Adhere to professional practice standards for documentation, billing and coding of physical therapy services.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Documentation, with our without remediation, at the completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Documentation at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019 58 of 60 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Documentation at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57/58 students ( 98%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Documentation at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Achieved
100% of students in the Class of 2017 were rated at the outcome expectation of entry-level performance for the evaluation item Documentation during the final clinical education experience.

Measure 2

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Financial Resources at the completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Financial Resources at the completion of PT 698. We cannot guarantee that this outcome will be available for assessment during PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019 58 of 60 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Financial Resources at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57/58 students ( 98%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Financial Resources at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Fifty-six of 58 students (97%) in the DPT Class of 2017 attained a rating of entry-level performance for the evaluation item Financial Resources during the final clinical education experience. The 2 students who did not attain the desired outcome were rated at 1-2 steps below the outcome expectation. One of the students had limited opportunity for development of this objective.

Outcome F Teaching and Learning Principles

Application of teaching and learning principles in educational, practice, and community settings.
Objective 14 Design and conduct appropriate educational programs for diverse patients, caregivers, community groups, colleagues, students and other health care professionals.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
Winter 2022 PT 657 Educational Case presentation scores were: Mean=96.21, SD=1.98, Range 5.60%. Educational Case written product group scores were: mean=95.37%, SD=2.16, Range 5.22

2021 Status
Achieved
100% of students earned a score of 90% or higher. Presentation scores were: mean=96.5%, SD= 3.36, Range= 90-100% Case-based written Educational Case Product (group) scores were: mean=95.4%, SD= 2.6, Range= 90-97%

2020 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2020 PT 657 Educational Case Presentation scores were: mean 96.5%, SD=.5 Range= 96-97 Case-based written Educational Case Product (group) scores were: mean 96.3% SD=1.6 Range=93-98

2019 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2019 PT 657 Educational Case Presentations scores were: mean=94.27%, SD=1.93 Case-based Written Product scores were: mean=94%, SD=3

2018 Status
Achieved
PT 657 Educational Case Presentations: Mean= 95%, SD= 1.32, Range =93-97% PT 657 Educational Case-based Written Products: Mean= 95.1%, SD= 1.56, Range= 93.25-97.5%

Outcome G Evidence-Based Practice

Application of principles of critical thinking and clinical reasoning to evidence-based physical therapist practice.
Objective 15 Present a scholarly project of clinical or applied research

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
100% of students in the class of 2022 earned a grade of Pass or Pass w/ Distinction.

2021 Status
Achieved
All students in the DPT Class of 2021 received a grade of Pass or Pass with Distinction for the scholarly project completed in PT 793 during Winter 2021.

2019 Status
Achieved
All students in the DPT Class of 2019 received a grade of Pass or Pass with Distinction for the scholarly project completed in PT 793 during Winter 2019.

2018 Status
Achieved
All students in the DPT Class of 2018 received a grade of Pass or Pass with Distinction for the scholarly project completed in PT 793 during Winter 2018.

Objective 16 Defend clinical reasoning with incorporation of current research evidence, clinical experience and patient values in all aspects of physical therapist practice.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Clinical Reasoning, with our without remediation, at the completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Clinical Reasoning at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Not Yet Achieved
In Summer 2019 56 of 60 students (93%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Clinical Reasoning at completion of PT 698.Three of the 4 students who were scored at less than entry-level were in complex practice settings (ICU, home care, pediatrics) which were considered to be post-entry level practice settings. The ratings of these 3 students were judged to be appropriate for the practice setting and level of experience.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
56/58 students (97%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Clinical Reasoning at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Fifty-six of 58 students (97%) in the DPT Class of 2017 attained the outcome expectation of entry-level ability for Clinical Reasoning . The performance of two students was rated as one step below entry-level. The evaluating clinical instructors for these students confirmed that they were ready to enter practice with mentorship for continued development.

Outcome I Professional Responsibility and Commitment

Responsibility and commitment to the profession and society through life-long learning and involvement in activities beyond job responsibilities.
Objective 17 Value membership and participation in professional organizations

Measure 1

2022 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Of the 60 students in the Class of 2022, 36 responded to the exit survey (60%). Of these 36 students, 18 (51%) reported membership in the American Physical Therapy Association APTA).

2021 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Of the 60 students in the Class of 2021, 44 (73.3%) responded to the exit survey. Of these 44 students, 24 (55%) reported membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

2019 Status
Achieved
Of the 60 students in the Class of 2019, 36 (60%) responded to the exit survey. Of these 36 students, 25 of 35 (71%) reported membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

2018 Status
Achieved
Of the 58 students in the Class of 2018, 39 (67%) responded to the exit survey. Of these 39 students, 38 (97%) reported membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). In November 2018, 3 months post-graduation, APTA membership records indicated that 45 of 58 graduates (78%) were members.

2017 Status
Achieved
Of the 58 students in the Class of 2017, 38 (65.52%) responded to the exit survey. Of these 38 students, 28 (73.68%) reported membership in the APTA.

Objective 18 Utilize self-assessment to form plans for professional development

Measure 1

2022 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2022, 100% of students in the DPT Class of 2022 completed a satisfactory or exemplary professional development plan.

2021 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2021, 100% of students in the DPT Class of 2021 completed a satisfactory or exemplary professional development plan with 23 (39%) exemplary scores and 36(61%) satisfactory scores.

2020 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2020, 100% of students in the DPT Class of 2020 completed a satisfactory or exemplary professional development plan with 25 (45%) exemplary scores and 30 (55%) satisfactory scores.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Winter 2019, 100% of students in the DPT Class of 2019 completed a satisfactory or exemplary professional development plan with 21 exemplary scores and 39 satisfactory scores.

2018 Status
Achieved
100% of students in the DPT Class of 2018 completed a satisfactory professional development plan.

Measure 2

2022 Status
Achieved
60 of 60 students (100%) in the DPT class of 2022 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Professional Development at the completion of PT 698.

2021 Status
Achieved
59 of 60 students (98%) in the DPT class of 2021 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Professional Development at the completion of PT 698.

2019 Status
Achieved
During Summer 2019, 58 of 60 students ( 97%) in the DPT Class of 2019 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Professional Development at completion of PT 698.

2018 Status
Not Yet Achieved
57 of 58 students ( 98%) in the DPT Class of 2018 achieved the expected entry-level rating for Professional Development at completion of PT 698.

2017 Status
Achieved
All 58 students in the Class of 2017 were rated by clinical instructors as entry-level for the criteria Professional Development

Objective 19 Value and participate in service activities.

Measure 1

2022 Status
Not Yet Achieved
Of the 60 students in the Class of 2022, 36 responded to the exit survey (60%). Of these 36 students, 24 (67%) reported involvement in professional service. Some service opportunities were limited for this cohort d/t COVID-19.

2021 Status
Achieved
Of the 60 students in the Class of 2021, 44 (73.3%) responded to the exit survey. Of the 44 respondents, 33 students (75%) indicated involvement in professional service.

2019 Status
Achieved
In Summer 2019 36 of 60 students (60%) in the DPT Class of 2019 responded to the exit survey. Of the 36 respondents, 28 (78%) reported participation in professional service activities during the DPT program.

2018 Status
Achieved
39 of 58 students in the DPT Class of 2018 responded to the exit survey. Of the 39 respondents, 35 (90%) reported participation in professional service activities during the DPT program.

2017 Status
Achieved
Of the 58 students in the DPT Class of 2017, 38 (65.52%) responded to the exit survey. Of the 38 respondents, 33 (87%) reported participation in professional service activities during the DPT program. Multiple service activities were identified in survey comments. Service in the GVSU pro-bono clinics was the predominant service activity.