CU 11.0: Program Evaluation
PURPOSE
To describe guidelines for the evaluation of the MLS Program.
PROCESS
The Leadership Committee administers the evaluation process and maintains documentation of program evaluation.
Evaluation of the Medical Laboratory Science Program shall address the following:
1. EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM
The program administration shall have a continuing system for reviewing the effectiveness of the program including a formal Self-Study process required for continuing accreditation.
2. PERFORMANCE OF GRADUATES
The program evaluation shall include documentation of performance by graduates on external certification examinations, as well as, graduate and employer surveys.
3. GRADUATION AND PLACEMENT RATES
The program evaluation shall include a review of graduation rates and placement rates for all students.
4. EVALUATION REFLECTED IN THE CURRICULUM AND OVERALL PROGRAM
The results of the program evaluation shall be documented and reflected in the curriculum and other elements of the program.
Evaluation feedback shall be obtained from students, graduates, faculty, employers of graduates, advisory groups, certification examinations, surveys, and interviews.
Such outcomes assessment shall incorporate a plan for identifying areas of concern and documentation of the changes implemented to address such concerns.