CLINICAL ASSESSMENT

Clinical Placement III: Year 4, Semester 1

Student Name: ………………………………… Cohort: ……… Date: ………….....................

Hospital: ………………… Discipline: 1st Core/ 2nd Core/ 1st Sub-core /2nd Sub-core…….……..

Clinical Supervisor / Instructor / Lecturer:......................................... Midway / Final Assessment

The distribution of marks

Overall Score % Student’s Score %
Part 1 Professionalism 8 7%
Part 2 Communication 8 7%
Part 3 Patient Assessment 24 21%
Part 3 Analysis 36 31%
Part 4 Patient Treatment 32 28%
Part 5 Documentation 8 7%
Total 116 100%
Criteria for assessment of clinical placement
Grade Criteria
4 Excellent Demonstrate excellent performance and fully achieved all the learning outcomes during the clinical placement. Do
not require supervision and guidance most of the time to achieve level of independence in clinical practice.
3 Good Demonstrate good performance and 75% of the learning outcomes achieved. Require minimal supervision and
guidance to achieve level of independence in clinical practice.
2 Fair Demonstrate satisfactory performance and 50% of the learning outcomes achieved. Require moderate supervision
and guidance to achieve level of independence in clinical practice.
1 Poor Demonstrate poor and inconsistent performance and only 25% of the learning outcomes achieved. Require a lot of
supervision and guidance to achieve level of independence in clinical practice.
0 Very Poor Demonstrate very poor performance or have not achieved the learning outcomes. Require maximum supervision
and guidance to achieve level of independence in clinical practice

Mark according to the criteria for assessment above, put a tick (√ ) on the appropriate column for each learning outcome
PART I – Professionalism
Learning outcome Very Poor Fair Good Excellent
By the end of this placement the student will able to: Poor
0 1 2 3 4
1 Demonstrate adequate preparation for placement
- show evidence of pre-placement reading and on going placement preparation
- has basic knowledge of skills encountered on placement
- seeks to address learning needs and limitations
2 Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and attitudes
- demonstrates professional behaviour and demeanour
- dress professionally according to local policy
- demonstrates punctuality
- completes full attendance of clinical placement
- demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn
- demonstrate an appropriate professional response to feedback
- prepare for and modify practice according to feedback
- demonstrates accountability for patients
- maintains patient confidentiality
TOTAL:

PART II - Communication
Learning outcome Very Poor Fair Good Excellent
By the end of this placement the student will able to: Poor
0 1 2 3 4
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1 Communicate effectively with the patient and /or family/carer
- demonstrate an appropriate level of confidence in approaching patients and establishes a
rapport with patients and /or family/carer
- aware of and demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills
- explain the basic aspects of management and care to patient and /or family/carer
- obtain consent from the patient to perform assessment and management
- usage of language and terms which are simple and clear for the patient
listening skills in interactions with patients and /or family/carer
respect the rights, dignity and individuality of the patient and /or family/carer
2 Communication with physiotherapists and other health care
professionals
- demonstrates courtesy and politeness towards all professionals
- demonstrates teamwork with other students and health care professionals
- communicates with physiotherapists and other health care professionals with regards to
patient management
- communicates effectively to clinical supervisors with regards to learning needs and
outcomes.
- presenting case to clinicians/lecturers in systematic, concise and informative manner

TOTAL:
PART III - Patient Assessment
Learning outcome Very Poor Fair Good Excellent
By the end of this placement the student will able to: Poor
0 1 2 3 4
1 Demonstrate appropriate background knowledge to select
appropriate assessment techniques
- able to explain patient’s diagnosis, medical assessment and management
- able to explain necessary assessments, precautions and contraindications
- rationalise for the selection of the assessment techniques
- discuss reliability and validity of assessment procedures
2 Perform a subjective examination
- select relevant information from available sources prior to initiation of assessment
- integrate this information into the subsequent assessment
- execute a logical, systematic and comprehensive interview to identify the patients’
problems
- effective questioning methods used to obtain clarity of the situation
- generate pertinent information for holistic approach in patient management
- exhibit some flexibility in enquiry in response to patient cues
3 Perform an objective examination safely
- explain purpose and format of objective assessment to patient
- obtain consent from the patient to perform assessment and management
- maintain a safe environment - identify and clear hazards in environment
- monitor patient response to assessment and modifies / discontinues assessment where
patient safety is at risk
- minimal movement of patient into different positions for assessment
4 Perform an objective examination effectively
- perform objective assessment techniques effectively, accurately and safely for the most
accurate results
- demonstrates good and effective handling skills
- position self optimally when executing the subjective and objective examination
- position patients for their comfort and dignity during assessment
- able to modify handling and assessment techniques according to the condition of the
patients
- minimise physical and psychological stress during assessment
- using appropriate touch during assessment
5 Demonstrates understanding of relationship between assessments
- able to select subjective and objective assessment based on medical notes.
- Able to rationalise and relate choice of objective assessments to subjective assessment
6 Demonstrate efficiency in the performance of the assessment
- complete assessment in appropriate time (approximately 20-30 min)

TOTAL:

PART IV – ANALYSIS
Learning outcome Very Poor Fair Good Excellent
By the end of this placement the student will able to: Poor
0 1 2 3 4
1 Interpret basic assessment findings
- identify impairments, activity limitations, participation limitations- able to use ICF Model to

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 illustrate findings
2 Identify factors influencing assessment findings
- identify environmental factors and personal factors that contribute to the patient problems
- can suggest precautions or contraindication which limit patient’s ability to continue or
comply with physiotherapy
3 Interpret causes for assessment findings
- suggest factors that cause patient’s pathological problems
- suggest factors that causes impairments
- suggest factors which lead to activity and participation limitation
- suggest factors that limits patient’s ability to continue or comply with assessment tasks
4 Evaluate assessment findings for root causes
- relate clinical signs and symptoms to underlying pathology
- relate impairments, activity limitations and participation limitations to underlying
pathology
- able to outline the root causes of patient’s problems
5 Plan a treatment programme
- use assessment findings and analysis to plan the treatment programme
- relate treatment plan to analysis and outcomes
- able to provide rationale for treatment plan
6 Demonstrate awareness of a holistic approach
- include a holistic approach in the treatment plan encompassing other impairments outside
of physiotherapy
- treatment plan incorporates social and psychological aspects
- treatment plan incorporates prevention and maintenance in the long term
7 Set realistic goals
- use assessment findings and analysis to set appropriate short term and long term goals
of treatment
8 Justify the treatment programme
- Explain rationale for treatment techniques
- Able to provide evidence for treatment techniques
9 Selection of appropriate outcomes
- Able to select appropriate outcomes or outcome measures to in relation to treatment plan
and goals
TOTAL:

PART IV - Patient Treatment

Learning outcome Very Poor Fair Good Excellent
By the end of this placement the student will able to: Poor
0 1 2 3 4
1. Implement treatment program effectively
- perform treatment techniques effectively
- proper alignment and positioning of patients for the effective execution of treatment
- proper positioning of self for effective execution of treatment
- able to explain the dosage of the treatment used taking into consideration severity of the
condition and irritability of the patient
2 Implement treatment techniques safely
- explain the treatment techniques to patient
- check contraindications prior to treatment
- check equipment conform to patients’ needs
- demonstrate safety in the use of equipment under supervision
- ensure a safe environment during and after treatment
- always give standard warnings to patients about treatments
3 Demonstrate appropriate handling skills during treatment
- Demonstrate good manual handling skills taking into consideration patient’s problems,
irritability and precautions
- Appropriate patient positioning during manual therapy
4 Demonstrate appropriate equipment use during treatment
- Appropriate patient positioning during exercise or modality use
- Appropriate arrangement and use of equipment

5 Ensure patient comfort and dignity during treatment

- position patients for their comfort and dignity during treatment
- minimise physical and psychological stress during treatment
- using appropriate touch during treatment
6 Evaluate the effects of treatment
- evaluates patient accurately using appropriate outcome measures to assess patient’s
response to treatment

7 Patient Education
- teach aspects of management and care to patients/carers in an effective manner
- provide instructions in manner to ensure compliance (repeat demonstration, written
instructions, etc)
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 - clear instructions to patients with regards to dosage
8 Treatment Efficiency
- manage his/her treatment time efficiently, carrying out treatment tasks within a reasonable
time period
- set appropriate priorities in planning treatment
TOTAL:
PART V - Documentation
Learning outcome Very Poor Fair Good Excellent
By the end of this placement the student will able to: Poor
0 1 2 3 4
1 Comprehensive documentation
- accurate documentation with the use of SOAPIER
- demonstrates clarity in documentation
- use appropriate terminology and abbreviations
Patient Caseload
- Evidence of documentation of caseload seen during placement
TOTAL:

STATEMENT BY STUDENT

I have had the opportunity to discuss progress during my placement and I have read and discussed this
report with my clinical supervisor / Lecturer.

Student’s Signature:……………………………………………… Date:……………………………………...

Clinical Supervisor/Tutor/ Lecturer Signature:……………………………….. Date:……………………………

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