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Use assistive devices
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions in one or more exams
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
Criteria
you fit assistive device
you select appropriate assistive device
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself correctly
you follow safety procedures
you measure the device in static and dynamic positions
you demonstrate correct guarding technique
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Demonstrate techniques to maintain asepsis
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you implement standard precautions
you evaluate potential causes and methods of transmitting infection
you demonstrate proper hand washing technique
you demonstrate proper procedure for gloving
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Demonstrate positioning techniques
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you perform positioning to achieve comfort and alignment
you recognize and modify positioning for different patient diagnoses
you correctly position for administration of therapeutic interventions
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Demonstrate transfer techniques
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you transfer following safety criteria
you demonstrate the proper sequence of steps for a transfer
you utilize correct body mechanics with transfer
you modify transfer as needed
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Demonstrate bed mobility procedures
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you instruct patient in turning techniques
you use turning techniques
you safely apply turning techniques
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you position yourself correctly
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Demonstrate patient ambulation techniques
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you correctly demonstrate gait patterns
you instruct patient in gait pattern
you demonstrate safety throughout ambulation instruction
you modify and progress ambulation as needed
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Instruct patient in wheelchair management skills
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you measure and fit a wheelchair
you instruct patient in management of wheelchair components
you instruct patient in safe wheelchair mobility
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Perform vital signs measurements
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you perform blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
you accurately record vital signs
you select correct equipment and supplies
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Apply body mechanics principles
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you demonstrate techniques for proper body mechanics
you instruct in proper body mechanics
you apply proper body mechanics with all therapeutic activities
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Apply superficial heating agents
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you demonstrate application of paraffin and hot packs
you adhere to safety precautions with superficial heat application
you select correct equipment
you perform all the critical steps in the right order
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Apply cryotherapy interventions
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you demonstrate appropriate cryotherapy modalities
you select correct equipment
you perform all the critical steps in the right order
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you adhere to safety precautions with cryotherapy application
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Apply soft tissue mobilization techniques
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study or scenario
by answering questions in one or more exams
Criteria
you demonstrate soft tissue mobilization techniques
you select correct equipment
you perform all the critical steps in the right order
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you adhere to safety precautions when performing soft tissue mobilization techniques
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Establish therapeutic relationship
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you greet patient
you introduce yourself to the patient
you obtain informed consent to treat
you establish rapport with patient
you explain purpose and rationale for intervention
you ask patient for feedback throughout and after the treatment