Grading Criteria

PT 734

Interventions V
(Applied Clinical Physiology)

Widener University

Institute For Physical Therapy Education

Spring 2002

Electrotherapy Lab Practical Evaluation

Assessment Key:

1= skill is absent, not attempted, or is significantly UNSAFE

2=attempts the skill component but does so incorrectly

3=incompletely meets the criteria and completes less than 50% of the expectation

4=incompletely meets the criteria but completes greater than 50% of the expectation

5=fully meets the criteria

Skill	Points	Points	Comments
1. Professional Behavior a. Presents self professionally (attire)
b. Professional introduction to the patient
c. Treats patient with dignity and respect
2. Supplies: a. Select an appropriate electro-device
b. Provide a rationale for the selection
c. Check the equip’t for good working order
d. Secure towels, sheet, electrodes, etc.
3. Prepare patient: a. Verify any contraindications
b. Inform the patient of what to expect
c. Position the patient comfortably
d. Expose/Prep the body part to be treated
e. Assess sensation, volume, function, etc.
4. Treatment: a. Apply the electrodes appropriately
b. Adjust the rate, pulse width, duty cycle, etc.
c. Provide an appropriate rationale for all parameters
d. Increase the amplitude slowly to appropriate level
e. Monitor the patient’s response
f. Identify an appropriate treatment time
g. Modify the treatment, if necessary
h. Complete setup in a efficient manner
TOTAL SCORE

Comments:

Score: /100

APPLIED CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY LAB CHECK SHEET

TOPIC	CHECKOUT	COMMENTS
Motor points
Muscle re-ed, denervation, spasticity
Edema, wound healing, pain
Iontophoresis
EMG, NCV, biofeedback
Cardiopulmonary evaluation
EKG
Breath sounds & heart sounds	One pulmonary and one cardiac sound will be emailed to each student on the morning of 4/17/02. Please follow the directions that are included with the assignment. Successful completion of the checkout will require completion and return of the assignment before midnight on 4/17/02
Chest P.T. & therapeutic exercise

Each student is responsible for the maintenance of this check-out sheet. Please try to balance the number of check-outs with any one faculty member over the course of the semester. This sheet must be turned in to the course instructor prior to the final examination. Failure to perform a check-out or turn in this sheet by May 2, 2002 will result in a grade reduction.

CARDIOPULMONARY EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT

PT 534 Clinical Applied Physiology

Final Practical - Spring 2001

Student:

Patient Problem Number:

Scoring is based on a 5 point scale. Specific point values and the performance criteria are as follows:

Score		Criteria
0		Assessment or treatment item not performed and was essential given the patient problem, and/or list of signs and symptoms.
1	Strongly Disagree	The student did not demonstrate minimal competency in the performance of the skill item and required 2 or more verbal cues or frequent examiner redirection to complete the skill item.
2	Disagree	The student did not demonstrate minimal competency in performance of the skill item and required 1 verbal cue or verbal redirection to successfully complete the skill item.
3	Neutral	The student demonstrated minimal competency in performance of the skill item.
4	Agree	The student demonstrated competency in the performance of the skill item.
5	Strongly Agree	The student met and exceeded the expected level of competency in the performance of the skill item.

A score of 4 in each of the categories is equal to a grade of 100 for the section. The grades from each of the sections will be averaged to achieve a final score for the practical. The practical consists of 3 sections and the grade on the practical counts toward 20% of the final grade. To successful demonstrated content mastery, the student must meet the minimum score in ALL sections. Not achieving the minimal score for any section will result in a re-examination on all sections. The final grade will be determined by averaging the grades from all examination attempts at achieving content mastery.

I. EXAMINATION
Criteria	Examination Technique	Score
The student selected the correct examination technique given the patient problem and diagnosis.	1.
	2.
	3.
The student performed the examination correctly and in a manner that allowed an accurate assessment of the patient’s status.	1.
	2.
	3.
The student is able to describe the expected findings for each of the examination techniques performed relative to the patient problem and patient diagnosis.	1.
	2.
	3.
The student provided the patient with feedback at appropriate points during the examination.
The student positioned the patient for maximum comfort and draping was used appropriately.
The student’s verbal instructions to the patient were clear.
Total (content mastery = 48/60 points)

Comments:

II. INTERVENTION
Criteria	Intervention	Score
The intervention selected by the student was appropriate given the patient problem, the list of signs and symptoms, and the functional status of the patient.	1.
	2.
	3.
The student performed the intervention correctly.	1.
	2.
	3.
The student sequenced the treatment techniques appropriately to produce and effective treatment session.
The student provided the patient with feedback at appropriate points in the treatment session.
The student positioned the patient for maximum comfort and draping was used appropriately.
The student’s verbal instructions to the patient were clear.
The student’s interaction with the patient was professional.
Total (content mastery = 35/44 points)

Comments:

III. DOCUMENTATION
Criteria	Problem/Goal	Score
The problem identified was appropriate given the patient problem, the list of signs and symptoms, and the patient’s diagnosis.	Problem #1
	Problem #2
	Problem #3
The student’s goal for the patient was appropriate given the patient problem, the list of signs and symptoms, and the patient’s diagnosis.	Goal #1
	Goal #2
	Goal #3
The student’s goal was written in a manner that was both objective and measurable.	Goal #1
	Goal #2
	Goal #3
The assessment provided an appropriate summary of the relationships between the problems identified and documented the need for skilled intervention.
The plan of care was appropriate given the objective findings, the problems identified, and the treatment goals.
Total (content mastery = 35/44 points)

Comments:

Final Score = (Examination + Intervention + Documentation)/180 = _______________