Stepful is dedicated to addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals by offering comprehensive upskilling and apprenticeship programs. These programs are uniquely designed for adult learners, particularly those in underserved communities, providing an accessible pathway into healthcare careers like medical assisting, pharmacy technology, and patient care. Stepful's programs stand out for their blend of online education followed by real-world clinical experiences, enabling students to quickly transition into the workforce. The organization partners with healthcare systems to tailor programs that meet specific local needs, ensuring that graduates are ready to meet the demands of their new roles effectively.
Stepful integrates AutoProctor's Socratease quizzes into their training programs to ensure a reliable and scalable method for assessing the knowledge and skills of their students. This integration helps maintain high standards of integrity and accuracy in their quizzes, crucial for the certification of healthcare professionals.
Stepful's Integration of AutoProctor for High-Stakes Quizzes
Head-Office
New York, New York
team-size
11-50 employees
founded
2021
Industry
Professional Training
About Stepful
Challenges in Scaling Quality Training Assessments for Healthcare Professionals
As Stepful expanded its courses to train nurses and medical assistants, they faced significant challenges in maintaining the integrity and quality of their assessments. Conducting quizzes at a large scale without compromising on assessment quality became increasingly difficult.
Integrating AutoProctor for Proctoring
Two years after using Socratease for their quizzes, Stepful decided to enhance the integrity of their exams by integrating AutoProctor. This allowed them to ensure that their quizzes were proctored to maintain quality as they scaled.
Substantial Growth and Improved Assessment Integrity
After integrating AutoProctor, Stepful has been able to conduct around 5000 quizzes per day, contributing to a growth from 8 to over 100 team members. This integration has played a pivotal role in scaling their training programs while maintaining high standards of assessment integrity.
Favorite AutoProctor Features
Session Recording: This feature captures a video of the candidate’s screen during the test, providing a detailed overview of the test-taking process.
API Integration: Allows seamless integration of AutoProctor with various test platforms, making it adaptable to different testing environments
Why AutoProctor
AutoProctor is favored for several compelling reasons:
Ease of Use: Both test creators and candidates find the platform straightforward to use, which reduces the stress associated with setting up and taking proctored tests.
AI-Powered Proctoring: Advanced AI algorithms effectively detect suspicious behaviors and ensure test integrity without the biases sometimes present with human proctoring.
Scalability: Capable of efficiently managing a large number of test takers simultaneously, which is vital for institutions conducting high-stakes testing
Product Feedback
Stepful appreciates AutoProctor for its:
- Technical Robustness: The platform is reliable, with minimal technical issues, ensuring smooth operation during critical testing periods.
- Privacy Considerations: AutoProctor addresses privacy concerns better than many traditional or human-monitored systems.
- Cost-effectiveness: Compared to traditional proctoring methods, AutoProctor is more affordable, especially when scaling up for larger numbers of test takers
