PET 4623L Competencies

Competency Code Competency -1st Evaluation
EX-P1 Assess a patient to determine specific therapeutic exercise indications, contraindications, and precautions.
EX-P2 Obtain and interpret baseline and postexercise objective physical measurements to evaluate therapeutic exercise progression and interpret results.
EX-P3 Inspect therapeutic exercise equipment to ensure safe operating condition.
EX-P4 Demonstrate the appropriate application of contemporary therapeutic exercises and techniques according to evidence-based guidelines. 
EX-P5 Instruct the patient in proper techniques of commonly prescribed therapeutic exercises.
EX-P6 Document rehabilitation goals, progression and functional outcomes.
EX-P7 Perform a functional assessment for safe return to physical activity.
  Clinical Proficiencies
PS-CP1 Demonstrate the ability to conduct an intervention and make the appropriate referral of an individual with a suspected substance abuse or other mental health problem. Effective lines of communication should be established to elicit and convey information about the patient’s status.  While maintaining patient confidentiality, all aspects of the intervention and referral should be documented using standardized record-keeping methods.
PS-CP2 Demonstrate the ability to select and integrate appropriate motivational techniques into a patient’s treatment or rehabilitation program. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal motivation, visualization, imagery, and/or desensitization. Effective lines of communication should be established to elicit and convey information about the techniques.  While maintaining patient confidentiality, all aspects of the program should be documented using standardized record-keeping techniques.
EX-CP1.4 Exercises to Improve Muscular Speed
EX-CP1.5 Exercises to Improve Muscular Power
EX-CP1.6 Exercises to Improve Balance, Neuromuscular Control, and Coordination
EX-CP1.7 Exercises to Improve Agility
EX-CP1.8 Exercises to Improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
EX-CP1.9 Exercises to Improve Activity-Specific Skills, including Ergonomics and Work Hardening
EX-CP2 Program for injuries to the lower extremity
EX-CP2.1 Exercises and Techniques to Improve Joint Range of Motion
EX-CP2.2 Exercises to Improve Muscular Strength
EX-CP2.3 Exercises to Improve Muscular Endurance
EX-CP2.4 Exercises to Improve Muscular Speed
EX-CP2.5 Exercises to Improve Muscular Power
EX-CP2.6 Exercises to Improve Balance, Neuromuscular Control, and Coordination
EX-CP2.7 Exercises to Improve Agility
EX-CP2.8 Exercises to Improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
EX-CP2.9 Exercises to Improve Activity-Specific Skills, including Ergonomics and Work Hardening
EX-CP3 Program for injuries to the trunk
EX-CP3.1 Exercises and Techniques to Improve Joint Range of Motion
EX-CP3.2 Exercises to Improve Muscular Strength
EX-CP3.3 Exercises to Improve Muscular Endurance
EX-CP3.4 Exercises to Improve Muscular Speed
EX-CP3.5 Exercises to Improve Muscular Power
EX-CP3.6 Exercises to Improve Balance, Neuromuscular Control, and Coordination
EX-CP3.7 Exercises to Improve Agility
EX-CP3.8 Exercises to Improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
EX-CP3.9 Exercises to Improve Activity-Specific Skills, including Ergonomics and Work Hardening
EX-CP4 Program for injuries to the spine
EX-CP4.1 Exercises and Techniques to Improve Joint Range of Motion
EX-CP4.2 Exercises to Improve Muscular Strength
EX-CP4.3 Exercises to Improve Muscular Endurance
EX-CP4.4 Exercises to Improve Muscular Speed
EX-CP4.5 Exercises to Improve Muscular Power
EX-CP4.6 Exercises to Improve Balance, Neuromuscular Control, and Coordination
EX-CP4.7 Exercises to Improve Agility
EX-CP4.8 Exercises to Improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
EX-CP4.9 Exercises to Improve Activity-Specific Skills, including Ergonomics and Work Hardening
  2nd Evaluation/Mastery
Competency Code Competency -2nd evaluation
DI-P5 Measure the active and passive joint range of motion using commonly accepted techniques, including the use of a goniometer and inclinometer.
DI-P6 Grade the resisted joint range of motion/manual muscle testing and break tests.
RM-P3 Instruct a patient regarding fitness exercises and the use of weight training equipment to include correction or modification of inappropriate, unsafe, or dangerous lifting techniques.