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Pole Moxa Rubric

Pole Moxa Rubric for Practical Exam (ABCF)

Rubric Code: T5AXA2

By Michelemreed

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Subject: Medical

Type: Exam

Grade Levels: Graduate

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	Poor <69% (N/A)	Fair 70-79% (N/A)	Satisfactory 80-90% (N/A)	Exemplary 90-100% (N/A)
Communication with Patient 1. Asks if Pt has eaten, if female if she is pregnant 2. Explains Moxibustion to Pt.: What it is, Why we are using it, What it will do, Appropriate sensations, To notify dr. when/if hot) 3. Demonstrates Pole Moxa Technique 4. Obtains Verbal Consent 5. Continues to inquire about pts comfort during treatment.	Poor Student omits 1 or more communication subcategories. Is unclear, innaccurate, not concise, confident, or thorough in at least 3 areas. Performs at an unacceptable level of competence.	Fair Student omits 1 subcategory or is unclear, inaccurate, not concise, confident, or thorough in 2 areas.	Satisfactory Student communicates all 5 subcategories to patient, but is unclear, inaccurate, not concise, confident, or thorough in 1-2 areas.	Exemplary Student clearly, accurately, concisely, confidently, and thoroughly communicates all 5 subcategories to patient before performing Pole Moxa.
Safety 1. Student focuses on tasks and keeps eye on lit moxa. 2. Checks Pole Moxa before lighting (loose ends, torn paper) 3. Lights Pole Moxa evenly and away from person 4. Holds Moxa Pole between 1 1/2" to 1/2" from skin 5. Keeps ashtray next to patient at all times, manages loose ash by rolling edge of lit stick on ashtray; avoids blowing or tapping stick, uses moxa extinguisher to put out moxa 6. Checks temperature of pts skin frequently with back of hand or fingers	Poor Student adheres to 3 or fewer safety standards. Performs at a level that could lead to injury, unacceptable level of competence.	Fair Student adheres to at least 4 safety standards. Needs review of all safety rules and practice.	Satisfactory Student adheres to at least 5 of the safety standards. Some review and practice needed.	Exemplary Student adheres thoroughly to all safety standards listed.
Procedure/Technique 1. Student organizes all needed equipment neatly in one place. 2. Student demonstrates proper body mechanics; torso and head upright 3. Demonstrates Circular and Sparrow Pecking Techniques on demand. 4. Student adjusts technique according to patient feedback and skin temperature	Poor Student performs with an unsatisfactory level of competence. Complete review of Pole Moxa technique and remedial practice needed.	Fair Student performs Pole Moxa in 3 out of 4 subcategories adequately. Skill level is developing, requiring some remedial practice.	Satisfactory Student performs Pole Moxa in all subcatagories adequately. Skills show a lack of practice or confidence, but could easily be improved	Exemplary Student performs Pole Moxa in all subcatagories with effortless coordination and familiarity.

Keywords:

Pole Moxa, Moxibustion, TCM, Practical Exam, Clinical Techniques

Subjects:

Medical

Types:

Exam

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