WHAT EVALUATION METHODS ARE USED?
The syllabus for each course in the curriculum provides a listing of evaluation methods specific to that course (e.g., written examinations, homework assignments, etc.). Other evaluation methods used throughout the program are as follows:
LABORATORY SKILLS/INSTRUMENT EXAMINATION
Students must successfully complete laboratory skills in the lab and pass an instrument exam at the end of the lab course.
CLINICAL READINESS EXAMINATION
At the conclusion of laboratory instruction, students are expected to demonstrate setting up a surgical case and perform duties in starting a surgical case in the first scrub role. Students must pass this examination in order to continue in the program.
CLINICAL PERFORMACE EVALUATIONS
Students must demonstrate clinical competency and professional behavior in the clinical setting and achieve a grade of a "C" or higher on each final clinical evaluation.
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Students must pass the comprehensive final in each course.
