Western University of Health Sciences Student Learning Outcome Domains

The University has adopted a set of eight outcome domains that serve to guide its academic programs in their development and ongoing quality improvement. Within each outcome domain, each academic program has developed and assesses specific ability-based outcomes appropriate to the particular degree program.

Overview of College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) 2011-2012

The College of Allied Health Professions supports Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) in its mission to increase the availability of health care providers to serve the needs of the people living in the western region of the United States. In addition, the College of Allied Health Professions provides educational opportunities for students in a variety of health careers. Classes are offered in an environment intended to foster respect for the uniqueness of humanity. Students are provided with classroom and clinical experiences designed to prepare them to function as competent health care practitioners. There are three academic programs offered in the College of Allied Health Professions: Master of Science in Health Sciences; Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Doctor of Physical Therapy. In addition, the College of Allied Health Professions is exploring the possibility of offering a Masters degree in Animal Rehabilitation.

Dean: Bowlin, Stephanie, EdD, PA
Tuition
Accreditation information:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
WASC Substantive Change, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant

CAHP General statistics

• Total current enrollment: 384
• Average age: 28
• Student: Faculty Ratio: 15.7
• 2011 Board Pass Rates:
    Physical Therapy Licensure
    Exam 97%
    Physician Assistant National
    Certifying Examination (First-time
    test takers) 87%

Enrollment Summary by Program

Gender Summary

Race/Ethnicity Summary

College Enrollment Overview (2006-2012)

2011 Graduation Rates by Program

Note: Anticipated Overall Graduation Rate is the percentage of students matriculated to the program who have either 1) completed all graduation requirements or 2) are currently enrolled and are anticipated to complete all graduation requirements.

Future Academic Improvement Plans

• Increase faculty size by 1
• Furniture & computer for office of one new faculty member
• Update and repair student lab equipment
• SPSS

Master of Science in Health Sciences - Future Academic Improvement Plans

• Devise automated process for Comm Field Service components and data collection
• Furnish office for one new faculty
• Two computers for 1 new faculty and adjunct faculty
• Create automated process for Comm Field Service Program activities and tracking of statistics

Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Future Academic Improvement Plans

• Fill open faculty positions to complete the faculty roster
• Hire Clinical Education Coordinator Assistant Staff
• Obtain estimates to increase the number of electrical outlets in Lecture Hall East HSC, to accommodate an increased number of laptops being used by students
• Review PA Program for Accreditation site visit by the preparation of a self-study report
• Work with the Dean from the CAHP to implement a plan to increase the number of faculty offices located in HSC PA/HS area