Transcript ACT WorkKeys Job Profiling

The Benefits Of Using A
Curriculum Profile
Health Careers
Core Curriculum
Presented by:
Carol Snider Farris
ACT authorized WorkKeys Job Profiler
We will cover……
• Profiles – Why Do Them?
• The Curriculum Profile Process
• The Report
• Benefits
• Questions and Answers
Why?
Do you have …
• a program with low retention or low
completion rates?
• a program with a large waiting list?
• a new program?
Why?
A curriculum profile is conducted to:
• identify the WorkKeys skills
• identify skill levels needed for entry into
a program, and,
• identify skill levels needed to
successfully complete the program.
Why?
A Curriculum Profile will….
• Validate content
• Encourage skill development
• Set realistic levels of expectation
• Benefit students by developing goals
• Work as a co-requisite for entry into career
majors
WorkKeys curriculum profiles systematically develop
results in two phases:
• A curriculum review to consider the learning
objectives critical to the completion of the training
program, and,
• A skill analysis that is used to identify the WorkKeys
skills and skill levels required upon entry into , and exit
from, the program.
WorkKeys Job Skills System
Curriculum or
Job Profiling:
Determines the level
of skill necessary for
entry and effective
performance
KeyTrain
CRC101 :
Efficiently closes
skill gaps
Assessments:
Measures an
individual’s skill level
Can lead to obtaining
an CRC
8
Skill
– Reading for Information (CORE)
– Applied Mathematics
(CORE)
– Locating Information
(CORE)
– Applied Technology
– Business Writing or Writing
– Teamwork
– Workplace Observation
– Listening for Understanding
Skill Areas
CRCs
Career Readiness Certificates (CRCs)
102331 issued in Oklahoma (1/2005 thru 6/2014)
Issued by ACT® through the State of Oklahoma
Person must be WorkKeys assessed and obtain a minimum score
of 3 (Bronze level) in:
1. Applied Mathematics
2. Locating Information
3. Reading for Information
Oklahoma
Career Readiness Certificates
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Profile Process
An ACT authorized job analyst:
1. Obtains background information about the program
and its components (learning objectives and
curriculum examples).
2. Meets with individuals knowledgeable about the
requirements of the program.
3. Skill Analysis: identifies the objectives of the
curriculum that require the skill.
4. Skill levels are determined: for entering the
program, and which levels are necessary for
successful completion of the program.
Curriculum Analysis (Profile) Report
For the
Health Careers Core Curriculum
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Stillwater, Oklahoma
On April 30, 2014, the profiler met with eighteen (18) subject matter
experts (SMEs) to review the learning objectives of the core courses (i.e.
Technology Center Health Careers Core, Medical Terminology, and
Anatomy and Physiology), identify the WorkKeys skills and skill levels
needed for entering the Health Science Cluster Career Pathways which
require the core curriculum, and identify the skill levels expected by
completion of the three courses. The site of the profile session was Francis
Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The SMEs
reviewed three WorkKeys skills and determined that all three skills are used
by students as they complete the training program: Reading for
Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics.
One hundred and six (106) Health Career program instructors and their
supervisors at twenty-nine (29) Oklahoma Career Tech Centers were notified
of the curriculum profile session and invited to participate. The Career
Technology Centers represented in the curriculum profile are:
Francis Tuttle Technology Center,
Mid-Del Technology Center,
Northwest Technology Center,
Pioneer Technology Center,
Tulsa Technology Center, and
Western Technology Center.
Those who were not able to participate may
review these findings for use in their programs.
Skill Level Requirements for the
Health Careers Core Curriculum
WorkKeys Skill
Applied
Mathematics
(not a critical skill)
Reading for
Information
Locating
Information
Skill
Level
Range
Entry
Exit
3-7
4
4
3–7
5
5
3–6
3
5
A Comparison
RECOMMENDATIONS
There are several issues to consider before using the skill levels
established by the profile to set expectations for potential students:
The WorkKeys assessment scores should be used in conjunction with
other admission criteria (e.g., interviews, application reviews), when
the Oklahoma Career Tech Center includes them in its decision
making process.
For appropriate career major placement and instructional purposes,
these WorkKeys assessments should be considered: Reading for
Information and Locating Information. Applied Mathematics should
not be included in admission criteria since only 5% of 303 objectives
were identified as requiring the use of the Applied Mathematics skill.
Career Technology Centers may choose to administer the Reading for
Information and Locating Information assessments to students after
admission into the program. Health Career students have access to
KeyTrain training, and can complete these WorkKeys skill
development modules as they complete their Health Career core
courses to ensure they have the required skills needed to successfully
complete their training.
The ODCTE programs must follow the Official Statewide Framework found
at http://www.okcareertech.org/educators/career-clusters/health-science for
Health Career majors. For example, the Advanced Acute Care Nursing
Assistant (Pre-Nursing) career major must include the Health Career Core
Curriculum. The Health Careers Core Curriculum within the ODCTE
system emphasizes instruction which includes effective communication,
medical terminology, ethical practices, health care teams, anatomy and
physiology, and prevention of injury and illness; topics that are in alignment
with state and national standards.
Health Career Programs which include
the 3 core courses:
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Advanced Acute Care Nursing Assistant
Chiropractic Assistant
Direct Care Aide
Electrocardiograph Technician
Emergency Medical Responder
Occupational Therapy Aide
Health Career Programs which include the
3 core courses (cont’d):
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Phlebotomist
Physical Therapy Aide
Radiology Aide
Restorative Aide
Student Athletic Training Aide
Veterinary Assistant
SME Demographics
SME
Group
Francis
Tuttle
Mid-Del
Tech
Northwest
Tech
Pioneer
Tech
Tulsa
Tech
Western
Tech
8
9
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
4
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
SME
Group
Francis
Tuttle
Mid-Del
Tech
Northwest
Tech
Pioneer
Tech
Tulsa
Tech
Western
Tech
16
2
3
0
2
0
2
0
3
1
4
1
2
0
Racial/Ethnic
Group
SME
Group
Francis
Tuttle
Mid-Del
Tech
Northwest
Tech
Pioneer
Tech
Tulsa
Tech
Western
Tech
African American/
Black, Non-Hispanic
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native
Caucasian/White,
Non-Hispanic
Mexican
American/Chicano
Other Hispanic/Latino
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
13
1
1
2
3
5
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Status
Current Student
Instructor
Coordinator
Gender
Female
Male
Other
A representative sample of the curriculum publishers
used by Health Career instructors in ODCTE Health
Career programs was included in the profile session:
Cenage, Elsevier, Lippincott, Paradigm, Applegate,
and OK Career Tech.
The Reading for Information skill is used to achieve 100% of the objectives
on the compiled Learning Objectives list. Objectives which involve learning
experiences that require the Reading for Information skill include to:
 explain principles of infection control,
 apply safety techniques in the work environment,
 apply principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters and other
emergencies,
 identify methods and types of data collected in healthcare, etc…
Materials used in the classroom that Health Career Core Curriculum
students must read and understand in order to learn and then perform
health care tasks and that address the learning objectives include:
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content from course textbooks: (e.g., Introduction to Health Science Technology,
The Human Body in Health & Disease, Introduction to Medical Terminology,
Structure and Function of the Body, DHO Health Science);
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narrative content in instructor materials including course syllabi, worksheets, tests,
quizzes;
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National tests: National Consortium Health Science; etc…..
The Locating Information skill is used to accomplish 58% of the objectives
on the compiled Learning Objectives list. Objectives which involve learning
experiences that require the Locating Information skill include:
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analyze diagrams, charts, graph, and tables to interpret healthcare results,
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identify methods and types of data collected in healthcare,
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create documentation in the health record that reflects timeliness
completeness and accuracy, etc….
Materials used in the classroom and while completing assignments by Health Career Core
Curriculum students that use the Locating Information skill and address the learning
objectives include:
 online and paper-form documentation: completed by the student including
medical history and immunization records, health records (e.g. growth, vital signs,
medications), crash cart and incident reports; including checking option boxes,
entering a description into a form field, or marking initials;
 tools: (including thermometer, blood pressure cuff) used to take vitals such as
temperature or blood pressure, or vitals entry screens and printouts (e.g., to enter
weight) used to plot data and review data trends;
 diagrams: such as the human body structure, kidney anatomy, anatomical areas of
the heart, and circulations of the body, where students read legends to connect the
content of the diagram to key terms, and identify and describe the parts; etc….
The SME group indicated that the WorkKeys Applied Mathematics skill is required to
enter into, and complete, the core curriculum. The skill is used to achieve 5% of the
objectives of the compiled Learning Objectives list. Objectives which involve learning
experiences that require the Applied Mathematics skill include to:
 record duration of time using 24-hour clock:
 apply mathematical computations related to healthcare procedures (metric and
household, conversions, and measurements);
 apply procedures for measuring and recording vital signs including normal
ranges; etc….
Activities that Health Career students learn to do which require Applied
Mathematics skills and address the learning objectives in the three core
courses include:
 figuring the total intake and total output of a patient for both 8 hour
increments and 24 hours
 converting temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice-versa;
 measuring and recording blood pressure; etc….
Prioritizing the WorkKeys skills
The skills were prioritized according to the number of
objectives identified by the SMEs as requiring the
skills. Skills with the largest percentage of objectives
requiring the skill are given the top ranking.
Oklahoma Career Technology Center Health Career
programs which include the three core courses (i.e.
Technology Center Health Careers Core, Medical
Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology) should
consider using the Reading for Information and
Locating Information assessments.
Appendix D
Learning Objectives
The Learning Objectives for the training program are shown in the table below. A checkmark in a skill column means that, according
to the SMEs in the profile session, the objective on that row requires that skill. The Skill Percent (i.e., percentage of objectives
requiring the skill) for each skill are shown at the end of the table.
Learning Objectives
Interpret verbal and nonverbal communication.
Identify barriers to communication.
Report subjective and objective information.
Interpret the elements of communication using a basic sender-receiver-feedback
model.
Apply speaking and active listening skills.
Modify communication to meet the needs of the patient/client and to be appropriate
to the situation.
Critique elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and
formatting).
Prepare examples of technical, informative and creative writing.
Apply mathematical computations related to healthcare procedures (metric and
household, conversions and measurements)
Analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results.
Record time using 24-hour clock.
Explain principles of infection control.
Assess methods of controlling spread and growth of microorganisms.
Apply personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations.
Applied
Math
Locating
Information
Reading for
Information
300+ Objectives
Skill Percentages
• Reading for Information = 100%
• Locating Information
= 58%
• Applied Mathematics
=
5%
Benefits
• Identify gaps between student skills and
curricula needs
• Align curricula to meet the job skills
employees need
• Develop more efficient teaching strategies
• Improve student success
We covered…….
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Why do Curriculum Profiles
Curriculum Profile Process
Curriculum Profile Report
Benefits
Questions?
1. How much time is involved in conducting a
curriculum profile?
2. How many curriculum profiles have been
conducted in OK?
3. How can it set goals for students?
4. How can it be used in advisory meetings?
Two statewide profiles will be conducted:
one in the fall, and one in the spring.
Which programs should be profiled?
For more info….
Susan Kuzmic
CRC (Career Readiness Certificate) State Coordinator
Department of Career Tech
[email protected]
7301 W. Reno Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
405-809-3582 (office)
Or visit www.okcareertech.org/cac/workkeys/
Carol Snider Farris
ACT Authorized WorkKeys Job Profiler
918-906-5144
[email protected]