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Identify location and function of neurological structures which contribute to sensory and motor function
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions on one or more exams
by creating diagrams or models
through case study scenario (oral or written)
Criteria
you identify neurological structures that contribute to motor and sensory function
you identity location of structures that contribute to motor and sensory function
you explain the role of neurological structures which contribute to motor and sensory function.
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Analyze features of posture for the patient with neuromuscular disorders
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you accurately identify features of posture in patients with neuromuscular disorders
you differentiate between typical and atypical features of posture
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Analyze features of gait for the patient with neuromuscular disorders
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you accurately identify features of gait in patients with neuromuscular disorders
you differentiate between typical and atypical features of gait.
you accurately describe the status, safety and progression of patient gait.
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Examine normal neuromotor development
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by creating or developing a diagram or model
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you recognize gross motor milestones
you recognize fine motor milestones
you recognize righting and equilibrium reactions
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Incorporate motor control principles
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you explain motor control principles and theory
you employ appropriate interventions applying motor control principles
you verbalize an explanation of the principles
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Perform neuromuscular intervention techniques for the patient with a CVA
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct equipment and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics
you employ appropriate interventions
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Perform neuromuscular intervention techniques for the patient with a TBI
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct equipment and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics
you employ appropriate interventions
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Perform neuromuscular intervention techniques for the patient with a SCI
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct equipment and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics
you employ appropriate interventions
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Synthesize motor learning principles and techniques
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you explain motor learning principles and theory
you employ appropriate interventions applying motor learning theory
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of disease for TBI
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you describe pathology of TBI
you explain the etiology and risk factors for TBI
you identify signs and symptoms of TBI
you describe medical management of the pathology
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Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of pediatric neuromuscular disorders
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you describe common pediatric neuromuscular disorders
you explain the etiology of pathologies of various pediatric neuromuscular disorders
you identify signs and symptoms of pediatric neuromuscular disorders
you describe medical management of the pathology
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Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of demyelinating diseases
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you describe pathology of demyelinating diseases
you explain the etiology and risk factors
you identify signs and symptoms of demyelinating diseases
you describe medical management of the pathology
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Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of CVA
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you describe pathology of CVA
you explain the etiology and risk factors for CVA
you identify signs and symptoms of various types of CVA
you describe medical management of the pathology
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Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of disease for SCI
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you describe the pathology of SCI
you explain the etiology and risk factors for SCI
you identify signs and symptoms of SCI
you describe medical management of the pathology
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Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of disease for adult neuromuscular disease
Assessment Strategies
through case study scenario (oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you describe common adult neuromuscular diseases
you explain the etiology of pathologies of adult neurological diseases
you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of adult neurological diseases
you describe medical management of the pathology
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Analyze patient response to physical therapy interventions for neuromuscular conditions
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify expected responses to PT interventions
you recognize abnormal responses to interventions
you adjust interventions within the plan of care developed by the PT in response to patient clinical indications
you recognize when the intervention should not be provided based on changes in the patient status.
you recognize when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond what is appropriate for a PTA
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Assess motor function for patient with neuromuscular disorder
Assessment Strategies
by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to motor function
in a skill demonstration
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify data necessary to perform assessment of motor function in a patient
data is recorded completely and accurately
data is relevant
data sources are identified
data results are organized and clearly communicated
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Assess arousal, mentation, and cognition for patient with neuromuscular disorder
Assessment Strategies
by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to arousal, mentation, and cognition
in a skill demonstration
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify data necessary to perform assessment of arousal, mentation and cognitive function in a patient
you recognize changes in the direction and magnitude of patient's state of arousal, mentation, and cognition
data is recorded completely and accurately
data is relevant
data sources are identified
data results are organized and clearly communicated
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Assess sensation for patient with neuromuscular disorder
Assessment Strategies
by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to sensory function
in a skill demonstration
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify data necessary to perform assessment of sensory function in a patient
you recognize absent or altered sensation
data is recorded completely and accurately
data is relevant
data sources are identified
data results are organized and clearly communicated
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Conduct functional assessments for patients with neuromuscular disorders
Assessment Strategies
by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to patient function
in a skill demonstration
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify data necessary to perform a patient functional assessment
data is recorded completely and accurately
data is relevant
data sources are identified
data results are organized and clearly communicated
data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read
data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results
data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
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Perform balance assessments for patients with neuromuscular disorders
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct equipment and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics
you employ appropriate interventions
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process