Outcomes assessment applied to CLS curriculum revision evaluation.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the application of outcomes measurement and assessment to curriculum revision.


METHODS
A baccalaureate level clinical laboratory science (CLS) program in an academic health center.


METHODS
Professional portion of CLS educational program.


METHODS
Curriculum revision.


METHODS
Student retention, remediation and performance data; student, employer and faculty feedback.


RESULTS
Outcome measures indicated which innovations were successful and which were less successful.


CONCLUSIONS
Outcome measures can provide valuable information and guidance for curriculum evaluation, renewal, improvement and redesign.
Schwabbauer
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University of Iowa CLS Program, Iowa City 52242, USA.
D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000193:education*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D012576:Schools, Health Occupations / Q000592:standards*; D014495:Universities