The DCE Performance Survey in Exxat Prism is designed to evaluate the performance of Directors of Clinical Education (DCEs) in Physical Therapy programs. The survey aligns with APTA standards and supports structured, competency-based feedback from multiple evaluators.
This evaluation helps programs:
Improve the overall clinical education experience
Ensure the quality of the clinical education experience for students, which is a critical component of their physical therapy training.
Provide meaningful, structured feedback to DCEs
Provides structured feedback to the DCE, helping them understand how their performance is perceived by others.
Maintain alignment with APTA benchmarks
By adhering to APTA standards, the survey helps programs meet the association's benchmarks for clinical education and professional development.
Identify improvement areas and training needs
Identify issues such as a shortage of qualified DCEs or a need for additional training in certain areas.
Survey Standards and Evaluation Approach
The DCE Performance Survey follows a competency-based assessment model:
APTA-developed standards ensure consistency and reliability
Rating scale (for example, 1–5) to evaluate behaviors and competencies
Qualitative feedback through comments for deeper insights
Survey respondents assess areas such as:
Communication effectiveness
Organizational skills
Feedback and mentoring ability
Professional engagement
Types of DCE Survey Forms in Exxat Prism
Exxat Prism includes four built-in DCE survey templates:
Faculty assessment of ACCE/DCE performance
Student assessment of ACCE/DCE performance
Self-assessment and academic administrator assessment of ACCE/DCE performance
CI/CCCE assessment of ACCE/DCE performance
Create a DCE Performance Survey
Step 1: Access the Surveys App
Log in to Exxat Prism using your university credentials
Open the Surveys app from the dashboard
Step 2: Create a New Survey
Click Create Survey
Step 3: Enter Basic Details
Enter the following:
Survey Title
Survey Description
Closing Date
Set Access Settings to Private
(Optional) Add a cover image
Click Next
Step 4: Design the Survey Using a Template
Select Use a template
Choose the appropriate predefined DCE survey template
Review the survey questions
Click Next
Step 5: Distribute the Survey
You can distribute the survey in three ways:
Option 1: Distribute via Exxat Prism
Select Via Exxat Prism
Click Select Recipients
Choose the appropriate persona
Use filters to narrow down recipients
Select recipients and click Add / Update Recipients
Option 2: Add Additional Email Recipients
Select Additional Email
Click Add Recipients
Enter email IDs manually or
Upload a CSV file with email addresses
Click Add / Update Recipients
Option 3: Generate an Anonymous Link
Select Anonymous Link
Click Generate Public Link
Copy the survey URL or
Download the QR code to distribute
Step 6: Review and Email Setup
Review the selected recipients
Choose an email template
Save the selected template
Click Next to proceed
Step 7: Review and Publish
Review all survey details carefully
Click Publish
Access Survey Responses
Once published:
The survey appears in the Survey List
You can track participation
View, analyze, and export responses for evaluation and reporting
The DCE Performance Survey in Exxat Prism enables PT programs to gather structured, standards-based feedback from multiple stakeholders—supporting continuous improvement in clinical education quality and leadership effectiveness.
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