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Predicting academic success in a nontraditional program.

L S Tompkins1, C J Harkins

  • 1Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos 78666.

Journal of Allied Health
|January 1, 1990
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This study identified key predictors for success in nontraditional allied health programs. Findings offer a model to select students for respiratory care and other allied health programs.

Area of Science:

  • Allied Health Education
  • Higher Education Research
  • Student Success Metrics

Background:

  • Traditional student success predictors may not apply to nontraditional allied health programs.
  • A growing number of nontraditional students require specific evaluation criteria.
  • Existing models for student success lack relevance for diverse, adult learners in allied health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and evaluate admission criteria that predict success for nontraditional students in allied health programs.
  • To develop a predictive model for student success in a nontraditional respiratory care program.
  • To assess the correlation between selection criteria and indicators of student achievement.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of admission criteria and success measures for 40 nontraditional respiratory care students.

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  • Review of graduate records to correlate selection factors with program outcomes.
  • Statistical modeling to identify significant predictors of success.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant prediction model was developed for program average, clinical performance, and credentialing exam scores (p < 0.05).
    • Specific admission criteria were found to correlate well with key indicators of student success.
    • The established models demonstrated predictive validity for student outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a validated model for selecting students in nontraditional allied health programs.
    • Findings can inform admissions strategies for respiratory care and similar allied health fields.
    • Effective student selection can enhance program completion and professional readiness.