OBJECTIVE: To describe the application of outcomes measurement and assessment to curriculum revision.SETTING: A baccalaureate level clinical laboratory science (CLS) program in an academic health center.PRACTICE DESCRIPTION: Professional portion of CLS educational program.PRACTICE INNOVATION: Curriculum revision.MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Student retention, remediation and performance data; student, employer and faculty feedback.RESULTS: Outcome measures indicated which innovations were successful and which were less successful.CONCLUSION: Outcome measures can provide valuable information and guidance for curriculum evaluation, renewal, improvement and redesign.
Academic Medical Centers Curriculum