Program Assessment Plan 2021-2023 EMT-Basic - EMT Basic Program Assessment Plan

Sep 23, 2026

Program Assessment Plan 2021-2023 for EMT-Basic documents learning outcomes and measurable student performance for multiple course components. It evaluates SLO 1 (scope of practice) using midterm and course exams with benchmark targets tied to passing percentages, including analysis of results and specific instructional actions for improvement in the next cycle. It evaluates SLO 2 (diagnosis and treatment plan) through NREMT cardiac arrest management/AED skill checkoffs and LaBEMS integrated out-of-hospital scenario skills, reporting achieved scores and completed benchmark revisions to raise future expectations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

SLO 1: Scope of practice

Measure 1.1 Midterm Exam

Measure 1.2 Final Exam

SLO 2: Diagnosis and treatment plan

Measure 2.1 NREMT Cardiac Arrest Management/AED Skill Checkoff

Measure 2.2 LaBEMS Integrated Out of Hospital Scenario Skills

Program Assessment Plan 2021-2023 EMT-Basic EMT-Basic Learning Outcomes SLO 1: Scope of practice Describe the roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice of the EMR and other workers within EMT. | MEASURES | RESULTS | ACTIONS | | --- | --- | --- | | Measure 1.1
Midterm Exam
Direct-Exam (Course)
Emergency Medical Tech I: HEMS 1200
Target
75% of students will successfully complete the exam with a 75% or higher. | MET
Measure 1.1
Met Not Met

0% 100%
Met: 92%
Not Met: 8%
Met Total: 92%
Not Met Total: 8%
Analysis
92.3% of students passed and the target result was met. Students were given a 90 multiple choice question midterm assessing their knowledge on the didactic content taught up to that point in class. The pass percentage was a good reflection on how the students performed throughout the class. Students who struggled with the didactic content throughout the semester struggled passing the comprehensive material. | Other- [Instructional Strategy]

COMPLETE
Next cycle, faculty will continue to remind students that the test is reviewable and to use as a resource to improve test taking skills.
Revise Benchmark / Target

COMPLETE
Students tend to perform well on this exercise. The performance target for this measure will be increased to raise expectations. The performance standards will be increased in the next cycle: 80% of students will successfully complete the exam with a 75% or higher. | | Measure 1.2
Final Exam
Direct-Exam (Course)
Emergency Medical Tech II: HEMS 1300
Target
75% of students will successfully complete the exam with a 75% or higher | MET
Measure 1.2
Met Not Met

0% 100%
Met: 93%
Not Met: 7%
Met Total: 93%
Not Met Total: 7%
Analysis
93.2% of students passed and the target result was met. Students were given an 80 multiple choice question midterm assessing their knowledge on the didactic content taught up to that point in class. The pass percentage was a good reflection on how the students performed throughout the class. Students who struggled with the didactic content throughout the semester struggled passing the comprehensive material. | Other- [Instructional Strategy]

COMPLETE
Next cycle, faculty will continue to remind students that the test is reviewable and to use as a resource to improve test taking skills.
Revise Benchmark / Target

COMPLETE
Students tend to perform well on this exercise. The performance target for this measure will be increased to raise expectations. The performance standards will be increased in the next cycle: 80% of students will successfully complete the exam with a 75% or higher. | 02/08/2024 Powered by Page 1 of 3 Program Assessment Plan 2021-2023 EMT-Basic SLO 2: Diagnosis and treatment plan Formulate an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan to include appropriate interventions for the medically ill and physically injured patient in the prehospital setting | MEASURES | RESULTS | ACTIONS | | --- | --- | --- | | Measure 2.1
NREMT Cardiac Arrest Management/AED Skill Checkoff Sheet
Direct-Exam (Course)
Emergency Medical Tech II: HEMS 1300
Target
75% of students will obtain a passing score of the NREMT Cardiac Arrest Management/AED skill within 3 attempts. Students must complete the skill within 10 minutes scoring a minimum of 12 points with no critical criteria. | MET
Measure 2.1 Met

0% 100%
Values are not shown when too close to each other.
Click or use arrow keys to see details.
Met: 100%
Met Total: 100%
Not Met Total:
Analysis
Students are required to show at least 5 successful cardiac arrest skill check offs per BEMS skills portfolio policy and to complete an instructor check off.
100% of students passed the NREMT cardiac arrest skills check off within 3 attempts. This pass percentage was also reflected in the students’ ability to pass the actual NREMT cardiac arrest sk

FAQs

What target performance is set for the EMT-Basic midterm exam under SLO 1?

The plan targets that 75% of students will successfully complete the midterm exam with a score of 75% or higher.

What assessment methods are used for SLO 2 diagnosis and treatment planning?

SLO 2 is assessed using a NREMT Cardiac Arrest Management/AED skill checkoff sheet and a LaBEMS Integrated Out of Hospital Scenario skills sheet.

What changes are planned to the benchmarks and targets in the next assessment cycle?

The plan indicates benchmark/target revisions and completed instructional strategy actions, including raising performance expectations (e.g., increasing the percentage target in the next cycle).

Sep 23, 2026

Uploaded by Sophia Brooks