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Therapeutic Modality - 2 - PHT 222

Therapeutic Modality - 1 Practical - PHT 221

Low & Medium frequency

Rubric Code: JXX4C88

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Subject: Medical

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Practical Rubric 100 % Focus on Low & Medium Frequency
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 1 pts	Good 2 pts	Excelent 3 pts	Points Scored (N/A)
Receiving the patient & Case sheet 10 % a. Greet the patient & introduce yourself. b. Develop a good rapport with the patient. c. Name – Age – Sex - Occupation – Chief Complaints – Side – Site – Duration of the condition – Diagnosis	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3
Question the patient 10 % a. Verify the absence of contraindications (General & local) b. Ask about previous treatments & check the treatment notes c. Skin sensitivity (testing) - Demonstrate with U – pin.	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3
Collection of equipment & Testing 10 % a. Patient Tray or Skin Resistance Lowering Tray b. Treatment Tray	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ___________/3
Testing of equipment & Self Demo 10 % Ask the patient to watch you while performing testing of the machine. Check for mains. Look for any frayed part of power cords, integrity of cables & electrodes. Verify that all the knobs/controls in the apparatus are at zero. Keep your index and middle fingers on active and indifferent electrodes to check whether the machine is working or not Demonstrate a muscle contraction to the patient by placing the electrodes on therapist’s hand.	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ___________/3
Patient & Therapist Position 10 % a. Place patient in a well-supported, comfortable & relaxed position. b. Use adequate pillows, towels & bed sheets. c. Expose the body part to be treated, have patient remove all jewelry from the area. d. Drape the untreated part of the patient to preserve modesty, protect clothing, but allow easy accesses to the body part. Appropriate walk stand position	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3
Instruction & Warnings 10 % Instruct the patient NOT TO move the treatment part, NOT TO touch the power cord & the generator, NOT TO sleep during the treatment. Inform the patient that he/she should feel a mild prickling sensation; if it becomes too intense or burning sensation the patient should immediately report to the physiotherapist. as it may lead to burn.	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3
Method of Application / Procedure 20 % Select parameters like frequency, pulse, duration etc. Set appropriate treatment time for the patient condition. Gradually increase the current. Periodically ask patient if feeling too vigorous sensation or comfortable. Periodically check under the electrodes if using both pad electrodes. The patient must be observed throughout to ensure that treatment is progressing satisfactorily and without adverse effects	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3
Termination & Winding up 10 % a. As the treatment time is over, turn the intensity/dosage level to ZERO, switch OFF the machine & move away from the patient. b. Remove the electrodes, output cables & materials used for draping form the patient. c. Inspect the treatment area for any adverse reactions like blisters/burns/rashes/etc. d. Ask the patient to maintain the same position for minutes (In order to avoid postural hypotension) & then to sit/stand. e. Keep all the collected materials to its origin	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3
Documentation & Follow up 10 % a.Record the side, site, duration & condition of the patient. b. Method used. c. Type of electrodes used. d. Treatment time. e. Any adverse reactions if any. f. Ask the patient response/feeling towards the treatment area. Fix up the next appointment with the patient	Poor Not able to demonstrate the Skill	Fair Able to perform some of the skill with some clues & guidance.	Good Able to perform most of the skill with 1 or 2 clues without guidance.	Excelent Able to perform all the skill in a systemic way with logical rationale independently.	Points Scored ____________/3 Total Points scored:- ____________/27

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Physical Therapy

Subjects:

Medical

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