Evaluation of Student Performance

Performance is evaluated at midterm and final week of the Clinical Education course utilizing the APTA PT CPI Web© online provided by Ithaca College. The student will be an active participant in the evaluation process through self-assessment. Additionally, more frequent informal feedback is considered an essential part of the learning process and may be communicated verbally or in writing during the clinical education course. Failure to comply with stated policies is grounds for failure of a Clinical Education course.

The DCE/ADCE will determine the grade for the course based upon data gathered from a variety of sources. This may include the 2 week fax back form, the PT CPI Web (CI and student), call/visit contacts, written action plans, incident reports and other feedback forms.

Grading criteria and written objectives are provided in the Clinical Education course syllabus. A student’s performance must meet established criteria and objectives to earn a grade of Satisfactory.

Marks on the PT CPI Web and written comments are considered when determining a satisfactory or unsatisfactory grade for clinical education. Minimal acceptable levels of performance at the Final assessment for the course are summarized here.

A grade of S (satisfactory) in a Clinical Education Course will be awarded when:

1. Student’s performance meets minimum level acceptable performance for the current level of education.

2. No concerns are articulated in criterion 1-4 and 7 (red flag areas).

3. Documented progression of performance from midterm to final.

4. Any areas of significant concerns identified during the clinical education course need to meet course expectations by the final assessment (which may be met by successful completion of an Action Plan).

5. CIs comments on the criteria match the rating scale mark.

6. All required paperwork has been submitted to the DCE/ADCE.