Evaluation of the Diploma of Science Program in Emergency Medical Operation (Revised Curriculum B.E. 2564), Sirindhorn College of Public Health Khon Kaen, Faculty of Public Health and Allied Health Sciences, Praboromarajchanok Institute

Abstract

This evaluation research aimed to; 1) evaluate the curriculum of the Diploma of Science Program in Emergency Medical Operation (Revised Curriculum B.E. 2564) using Daniel L. Stufflebeam’s CIPP model; and 2) investigate problems and development guidelines for improving the curriculum. Participants were 90 year 1–2 students, 56 graduates (academic year 2024), 36 graduates’ employers, 20 instructors and 3 program management committee members. Tools for data collection were questionnaires and interview guidelines. Data were analyzed by percentage (%), mean (x̄), standard deviation (S.D.) and content analysis.

The findings found that: 1) The Diploma of Science Program in Emergency Medical Operation (Revised Curriculum B.E. 2564) The results of the evaluation of the curriculum context, process and product found that the overall context was appropriate at the highest level, especially in the area of morality and ethics and has a service mind; and 2) Guidelines for developing and improving the curriculum for the Diploma of Science Program in Emergency Medical Operation (Revised Version B.E. 2564) consists of organizing teaching and learning to develop students to have competencies consistent with professional requirements and appropriate to their level of education. Promote lifelong learning and develop an identity that is consistent with the preferences of account users.