Pediatrics - Overall Grading Criteria
Pediatrics - Overall Grading Criteria
Completion requirements
**Pediatrics Assessment Rubric**
**OVERVIEW**
* **Assessment Name:** Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam
* **Total Points Available:** 500 points
* **Weight in Final Grade:** 20%
* **Assessment Format:** Written exam, practical skills assessment, clinical reasoning case presentations, and professional behavior observations.
**GRADING SCALE**
* **Letter Grade Breakdown:**
+ A (90-100%): Exceptional performance
+ B (80-89%): Strong performance
+ C (70-79%): Satisfactory performance
+ D (60-69%): Marginal performance
+ F (<60%): Unsatisfactory performance
* **Percentage Ranges:**
+ A: 90-100%
+ B: 80-89%
+ C: 70-79%
+ D: 60-69%
+ F: <60%
* **Pass/Fail Threshold:** Pass with a minimum of 70% (C grade)
* **Honors Designation:** Students achieving an A (90-100%) will be eligible for an Honors designation.
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Knowledge of Pediatric Principles**
* Description: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pediatric principles, including physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Demonstrates in-depth understanding of pediatric principles.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Exhibits good understanding of pediatric principles.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some knowledge, but with significant gaps.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Lacks fundamental understanding of pediatric principles.
2. **Clinical Decision-Making**
* Description: Demonstrate ability to apply pediatric principles to clinical scenarios, making sound decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and management.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Demonstrates exceptional clinical decision-making skills.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Exhibits good clinical decision-making skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to make sound decisions, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to apply pediatric principles to clinical scenarios.
3. **Communication Skills**
* Description: Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good communication skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to communicate effectively, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to communicate effectively.
4. **Professional Behavior**
* Description: Demonstrate professional behavior, including respect, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits exceptional professional behavior.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good professional behavior.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to exhibit professional behavior, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to demonstrate professional behavior.
5. **Practical Skills Assessment**
* Description: Demonstrate proficiency in pediatric-related practical skills, such as phlebotomy, medication administration, and vital sign assessment.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits exceptional practical skills.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good practical skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to perform practical tasks, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to perform basic practical tasks.
6. **Clinical Reasoning Case Presentations**
* Description: Demonstrate ability to analyze and present complex pediatric cases, making sound decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and management.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits exceptional clinical reasoning skills.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good clinical reasoning skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to make sound decisions, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to analyze and present complex cases.
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* **Written Exam:** 30% of total score
* **Practical Skills Assessment:** 20% of total score
* **Clinical Reasoning Case Presentations:** 20% of total score
* **Professional Behavior Observations:** 10% of total score
* **Participation:** 20% of total score
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
* **Excellent (90-100%):**
+ Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Exhibits excellent communication, professional behavior, and practical skills.
+ Analyzes and presents complex cases with ease.
* **Proficient (80-89%):**
+ Shows good understanding of pediatric principles and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Displays good communication, professional behavior, and practical skills.
+ Makes sound decisions in case presentations.
* **Developing (70-79%):**
+ Exhibits some knowledge and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Shows some ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate professional behavior.
+ Struggles with practical tasks or case presentations.
* **Beginning (<70%):**
+ Lacks fundamental understanding of pediatric principles and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Struggles to communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behavior, and perform practical tasks.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
1. Must-pass clinical skills:
* Vital sign assessment
* Phlebotomy
* Medication administration
* Observation of vital signs in patients
2. Safety requirements:
* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
* Proper disposal of biohazardous materials
* Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
3. Professional conduct standards:
* Respect for patients, families, and healthcare teams
* Empathy and compassion towards patients and families
* Adherence to hospital policies and procedures
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
1. **How Students Receive Feedback:** Students will receive constructive feedback on their performance through a detailed report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
2. **Timeline for Grade Release:** Grades will be released 2-3 weeks after the final assessment.
3. **Regrade Policy:** If a student disputes their grade, they must submit a written request within 7 days of receiving the original grade. The course instructor will review the request and make a determination.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
1. **For Students Not Meeting Standards:**
* Students who do not meet the minimum passing grade (70%) may be required to complete additional coursework or attend remedial sessions.
2. **Remediation Options:**
* Additional coursework or online resources
* One-on-one coaching with the course instructor
* Participation in a peer review group
3. **Resources for Improvement:**
* Online tutorials and webinars on pediatric principles and clinical decision-making
* Access to a mentorship program with experienced healthcare professionals
**OVERVIEW**
* **Assessment Name:** Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam
* **Total Points Available:** 500 points
* **Weight in Final Grade:** 20%
* **Assessment Format:** Written exam, practical skills assessment, clinical reasoning case presentations, and professional behavior observations.
**GRADING SCALE**
* **Letter Grade Breakdown:**
+ A (90-100%): Exceptional performance
+ B (80-89%): Strong performance
+ C (70-79%): Satisfactory performance
+ D (60-69%): Marginal performance
+ F (<60%): Unsatisfactory performance
* **Percentage Ranges:**
+ A: 90-100%
+ B: 80-89%
+ C: 70-79%
+ D: 60-69%
+ F: <60%
* **Pass/Fail Threshold:** Pass with a minimum of 70% (C grade)
* **Honors Designation:** Students achieving an A (90-100%) will be eligible for an Honors designation.
**DETAILED RUBRIC**
1. **Knowledge of Pediatric Principles**
* Description: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pediatric principles, including physiology, pharmacology, and common diseases.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Demonstrates in-depth understanding of pediatric principles.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Exhibits good understanding of pediatric principles.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some knowledge, but with significant gaps.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Lacks fundamental understanding of pediatric principles.
2. **Clinical Decision-Making**
* Description: Demonstrate ability to apply pediatric principles to clinical scenarios, making sound decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and management.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Demonstrates exceptional clinical decision-making skills.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Exhibits good clinical decision-making skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to make sound decisions, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to apply pediatric principles to clinical scenarios.
3. **Communication Skills**
* Description: Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good communication skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to communicate effectively, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to communicate effectively.
4. **Professional Behavior**
* Description: Demonstrate professional behavior, including respect, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits exceptional professional behavior.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good professional behavior.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to exhibit professional behavior, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to demonstrate professional behavior.
5. **Practical Skills Assessment**
* Description: Demonstrate proficiency in pediatric-related practical skills, such as phlebotomy, medication administration, and vital sign assessment.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits exceptional practical skills.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good practical skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to perform practical tasks, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to perform basic practical tasks.
6. **Clinical Reasoning Case Presentations**
* Description: Demonstrate ability to analyze and present complex pediatric cases, making sound decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and management.
* Point Value: 20 points
* Performance Levels:
+ Excellent (16-20 points): Exhibits exceptional clinical reasoning skills.
+ Proficient (14-15 points): Displays good clinical reasoning skills.
+ Developing (10-13 points): Shows some ability to make sound decisions, but with room for improvement.
+ Beginning (<10 points): Struggles to analyze and present complex cases.
**ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS**
* **Written Exam:** 30% of total score
* **Practical Skills Assessment:** 20% of total score
* **Clinical Reasoning Case Presentations:** 20% of total score
* **Professional Behavior Observations:** 10% of total score
* **Participation:** 20% of total score
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**
* **Excellent (90-100%):**
+ Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Exhibits excellent communication, professional behavior, and practical skills.
+ Analyzes and presents complex cases with ease.
* **Proficient (80-89%):**
+ Shows good understanding of pediatric principles and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Displays good communication, professional behavior, and practical skills.
+ Makes sound decisions in case presentations.
* **Developing (70-79%):**
+ Exhibits some knowledge and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Shows some ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate professional behavior.
+ Struggles with practical tasks or case presentations.
* **Beginning (<70%):**
+ Lacks fundamental understanding of pediatric principles and clinical decision-making skills.
+ Struggles to communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behavior, and perform practical tasks.
**CLINICAL COMPETENCY CHECKLIST**
1. Must-pass clinical skills:
* Vital sign assessment
* Phlebotomy
* Medication administration
* Observation of vital signs in patients
2. Safety requirements:
* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
* Proper disposal of biohazardous materials
* Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
3. Professional conduct standards:
* Respect for patients, families, and healthcare teams
* Empathy and compassion towards patients and families
* Adherence to hospital policies and procedures
**FEEDBACK GUIDELINES**
1. **How Students Receive Feedback:** Students will receive constructive feedback on their performance through a detailed report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
2. **Timeline for Grade Release:** Grades will be released 2-3 weeks after the final assessment.
3. **Regrade Policy:** If a student disputes their grade, they must submit a written request within 7 days of receiving the original grade. The course instructor will review the request and make a determination.
**IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
1. **For Students Not Meeting Standards:**
* Students who do not meet the minimum passing grade (70%) may be required to complete additional coursework or attend remedial sessions.
2. **Remediation Options:**
* Additional coursework or online resources
* One-on-one coaching with the course instructor
* Participation in a peer review group
3. **Resources for Improvement:**
* Online tutorials and webinars on pediatric principles and clinical decision-making
* Access to a mentorship program with experienced healthcare professionals
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