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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Under supervision and according to local protocols, conduct a clinical interview with a patient and/or their guardians/carers |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Under supervision, perform a physical/clinical assessment and compare your data with local or published reference ranges |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Interpret and report the results of the clinical assessment |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Place markers on patients in the correct positions according to local protocols/national guidelines |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Conduct Electromyography (EMG) examination relevant to a biomechanical assessment |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 3 |
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Collect kinematic, kinetic and other data from patients with movement disorders Use complementary clinical methods to further detail the mechanical impairments and functional deficits of these patients |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 3 |
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Process kinematic, kinetic and other data, identifying and appropriately managing/removing artefacts |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 4 |
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Prepare and present a report for the clinical team, summarising findings and interpretation of the data, using alternative presentations of the data to emphasise particular findings |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 5 |
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Perform system checks and calibration tests on a number of pieces of equipment in the laboratory |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 5 |
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Perform task-specific risk assessments |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Compare the standard biomechanical model used locally to alternative models by considering and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 4 case-based discussion(s)
- 3 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Perform system tests and QA checks on the laboratory equipment. | DOPS |
| Prepare and calibrate the laboratory and its equipment, ready for clinical data collection. | DOPS |
| Analyse and interpret the data/information obtained from the history and physical assessment, and compare your data to local or published reference ranges. | DOPS |
| Process and report data and appropriately manage/remove artefacts | DOPS |
| Interpret the data obtained and complete a clinical report appropriate to a multi-disciplinary audience. | DOPS |
| Complete a risk assessment relevant to the modality and produce an action plan to manage the risk. | DOPS |
| Review the information contained in the referral to determine the reason for referral, clarify this with the patient and identify their personal aims/objectives | OCE |
| Gain consent from a patient for the assessment; explain to the patient the steps to be taken during the assessment. | OCE |
| Take a patient history relevant to the modality | OCE |
| Carry out a physical assessment of a patient, following SOPs, to inform the assessment. | OCE |
| Place markers on patients in the correct positions according to the laboratory's SOP | OCE |
| Collect gait data, as relevant to the referral and the patient's abilities and physical limitations. | OCE |
| Lead or take an active role in a multi- disciplinary case conference, leading to recommendations for future treatments; understand this in the wider clinical setting. | OCE |
| Explain the relevant and critical findings of the assessment to the patient, related to the reason for referral and the patient aims | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Undertake clinical interviews with patients as part of CGA
- Conduct physical/clinical examinations of patients
- Collect and process clinical gait data for a range of clinical presentations
- Interpret and report on the results from 1–3, above, demonstrating an understanding of the limitations of the techniques used
- Undertake system preparation, including calibration and quality assurance checks, as appropriate for use