Performance Assessment: EMT Basic



Performance Assessment: EMT BasicSandra D. McBrideAET 535August 25, 2014Dr. Joyce MackeyAbstractIn AET/535 week 3, a traditional assessment was designed for the Basic EMT certification course as part of the mid-term and final exam. A Performance assessment and rubric for this section has been designed to meet the practical portion of both mid-term and final exams. Performance assessments are essential in grading and student performance, “(t)hey serve as the tool for evaluating a specific competency or set of competencies, allowing the student to demonstrate mastery” (Oregon Department of Education, 2008-2014, p.26). The performance assessment for this section will test their ability to demonstrate proficiency in “supplemental oxygen administration using oxygen tank, nasal cannula, and a non-rebreather mask” (Mistovich, Karren, & Hafen, 2013).Performance Assessment DescriptionThe supplemental oxygen administration assessment will help evaluate areas of strength and weaknesses. This section will test your ability to correctly “use, assemble, and administer supplemental oxygen in a prehospital setting using an oxygen tank, regulator, and non-rebreather mask” (Mistovich, et. al, 2013). This assessment will determine if each student is on the right track in the process of learning and understanding. Each student will be asked to choose a partner, your partner will act as your patient and vice versa, at no time are you or your partner allowed to assist each other. Once you have started using the non-rebreather mask, you will then be instructed to discontinue its use and begin using the nasal cannula due to the patient not being able to tolerate the mask. Once the nasal cannula has been used, you will be instructed to discontinue the use of oxygen. Each student must receive a score of 25 points to pass this section. Students who do not receive a passing score, will be able to retest at a later date set aside by the instructor. Please see the attached rubric for scoring and assessment (Appendix A). Do you have any questions? Program GoalUpon completion of the Basic EMT Course, students will be able to “demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical information relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care” (Mistovich, et. al, 2013) and competently perform all EMT level skills, will received a state certified Basic EMT certification. The completion of the course will also prepare student to take the National Registry EMT examination.ConclusionPerformance assessments will help a learner to demonstrate proficiency and confidence in their learning process. Using a rubric as a guide in aiding learners to understand where their strength and weakness are, will give them the opportunity to make any corrections where they are needed and aid in the success of their learning and understanding.Appendix APerformance RubricBasic EMT - Section 2A: Supplemental Oxygen Administration Top of FormExcellent - 4 Good - 3 Fair - 2 Poor - 1 Score Comment Score/LevelAssembles Regulator to the tankStudent demonstrates mastery while assembling regulator to the tank with confidence and assurance Demonstrates skill while assembling the regulator to the tank Demonstrates moderate skill while assembling the regulator to the tank without confidence Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Check for leaks and tank pressureStudent demonstrates and verbalizes mastery while checking tank for leaks and pressure Demonstrates and verbalizes skill while checking tank for leaks and pressure Demonstrates and verbalizes moderate skill while checking tank for leaks and pressure Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Attach non-rebreather to oxygen tankDemonstrates mastery while attaching non-rebreather to the oxygen tank Demonstrates skill while attaching non-rebreather to oxygen tank Demonstrates moderate skill while attaching non-rebreather to oxygen tank Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Adjusts the flow of oxygen between "12-16 Liters a minute"(Mistovich, et. al., 2013)Demonstrates mastery while adjusting the oxygen flow between 12-16 Liters per minute Demonstrates skill while adjusting the oxygen flow between 12-16 Liters per minute Demonstrates moderate skill adjusting oxygen flow between 12-16 Liters per minute. Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Attach non- rebreather to the patientDemonstrates mastery while applying non-rebreather to patient Demonstrates skill while applying non-rebreather to patient Demonstrates moderate skill applying non-rebreather to patient Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Attach the nasal cannula to the oxygen tank.Demonstrates mastery while attaching nasal cannula to oxygen tank Demonstrates skill while attaching nasal cannula to oxygen tank Demonstrates moderate skill while attaching nasal cannula to oxygen tank Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Adjust the flow of oxygen to "6 Liters per minute or less" (Mistovich, et. al., 2013).Demonstrates mastery in the adjustment of oxygen flow to 6 liters or less per minute Demonstrates skill while adjusting the flow of oxygen to 6 liters or less per minute Demonstrates moderate skill while adjusting the flow of oxygen to 6 liters or less per minute Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Applies nasal cannula to patient.Demonstrates mastery while applying nasal cannula to patient Demonstrates skill while applying nasal cannula to patient Demonstrates moderate skill while applying nasal cannula to patient Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards ?Remove patients nasal cannula and shuts off regulatorDemonstrates mastery while removing nasal cannula and shutting off regulator Demonstrates skill while removing nasal cannula and shutting off regulator Demonstrates moderate skill while removing nasal cannula and shutting off regulator Makes numerous critical errors and does not meet performance standards?Total Score?Bottom of FormBottom of FormReferencesMistovich, J., Karren, K., & Hafen, B. (2013). Prehospital emergency care (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.Oregon Department of Education. (2008-2014). Performance standards, assessment tasks, assessment plans, and scoring guides. Retrieved from . ................
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