Outcomes assessment applied to CLS curriculum revision evaluation
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 23, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
1University of Iowa CLS Program, Iowa City 52242, USA.
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.
Related Concept Videos
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...
Nursing Evaluation
Section...
Guidelines for Writing Outcome
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care evaluation by...
Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model
