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Massage Application 
Massage Application
Percussion (+ contact, technique)
Rubric Code: NXW7A9B
By Jamiejlu2
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Demonstrates correct application of percussion
  Excellent

Mastery performance

15 pts

Good

Good performance

12 pts

Needs Improvement

Skill needs improvement

8 pts

Not Acceptable

Meet with instructor outside of class to gain better skills on these techniques

0 pts

Technique Application

Percussion
Excellent

Correctly applied the application of percussion to the instructed areas given by instructor. Used the correct part of the hand to apply percussion. Demonstrated smooth movement and transition.
Good

Percussion application is applied with minimal errors (1+ times) Example: hand placement partially correct/hesitant in the application, or application applied to the wrong assigned part of the body.
Needs Improvement

Application of percussion was applied incorrectly 2 times, or not applied to the appropriate body area. Placement of hands were not consistent 2 times.
Not Acceptable

Student demonstrates lack of knowledge on the application of percussion 3 or more times. Competency skills for percussion need to be practiced to gain better skills.
Ready to work!
  Excellent

10 pts

**

(N/A)

**

(N/A)

Not Acceptable

0 pts

Preparedness

Nails trimmed
Lotion Bottle and Holster ready
Proper classroom attire
Jewelry removed
Hair pulled back if necessary
Table height in proper position
Sheets brought to class
Excellent

Brings needed materials to the work area, correctly positions height of table, and is prepared and ready to work.
**
**
Not Acceptable

Student is not prepared. Example: sheets provided, nails not trimmed, not in uniform, table heigth incorrect...
Skills
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Needs Improvement

3 pts

Not Acceptable

0 pts

Body Mechanics

Demonstration of correct posture and body mechanics
Excellent

Demonstrates proper body mechanics using horse/archer stance. Proper hand and arms angles are in alignment with the massage application. Avoids upper body strain.
Good

Student's body mechanics is not consistent. Student develops an awareness of body mechanics by correction of posture or stance during the competency.
Needs Improvement

Proper body mechanics needs improvement. During the massage application student repeatedly displayed a lack of awareness of proper positioning of hands/arms and placement of feet. Student attempted to improve body mechanics when alterations were needed but not consistent.
Not Acceptable

Student displays a lack of awareness of body mechanics throughout competency, with no improvements of alteration in positioning of their body.
Draping Skills

Demonstrate correct procedures for draping
Excellent

Performs proper draping skills, by covering the client for privacy. Procedure for turning client over is correct. Communicates with the client proper instructions for turning over.
Good

Draping skills were acceptable with minimal amount of mistakes, and/or communication cues were not fully given during competency. Sheets were occasionaly sloppy.
Needs Improvement

Draping skills need improvement. Sheets were not in appropriate position to do the massage applications given and/or sheet was held up to high during client repositioning into prone and/or sheets remained bunched and sloppy during competency.
Not Acceptable

Draping skills are not acceptable. During competency client was exposed and/or proper communication cues were not executed. Student was not aware of improperly touching the client with a private area of their body.
Proper Positioning

Client/Bolster/Face Rest
Excellent

Proper positioning of client, bolsters and face rest displayed.
Good

Student forgot placement of client/face rest/bolster once during the massage application. Student gave partial instructions on bolstering and face rest positioning.
Needs Improvement

Bolstering under the client's knees/ankles or face rest is not in position when needed during the massage application more than once during the massage application. Student gave partial instruction to the client on the proper procedure for positioning the face rest or bolster.
Not Acceptable

Bolstering and face rest positioning needs practice. Student forgot proper positioning of the bolster during competency and/or to give proper procedure instruction.
Contact

Excellent

Demonstrated one hand contact throughout competency.
Good

Hand contact with client was interrupted (+1).
Needs Improvement

Student was consistently placing hands off the client in between given massage techniques 2 times during competency.
Not Acceptable

Student disconnected from the client 3 or more times during given competency.



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