PET 4632 Competencies

Competency Code Competency -1st Evaluation
TM-C1 Describe the physiological and pathological processes of trauma, wound healing and tissue repair and their implications on the selection and application of therapeutic modalities used in a treatment and/or rehabilitation program.
TM-C10 Identify manufacturer’s, institutional, state, and federal standards for the operation and safe application of therapeutic modalities.
TM-C11 Identify manufacturer’s, institutional, state and federal guidelines for the inspection and maintenance of therapeutic modalities.
TM-C2 Explain the principles of physics, including basic concepts associated with the electromagnetic and acoustic spectra (e.g., frequency, wavelength) associated with therapeutic modalities.
TM-C3 Explain the terminology, principles, basic concepts, and properties of electric currents as they relate to therapeutic modalities.
TM-C4 Describe contemporary pain-control theories.
TM-C5 Describe the role and function of the common pharmacological agents that are used in conjunction with therapeutic modalities 
TM-C6 Explain the body's physiological responses during and following the application of therapeutic modalities.
TM-C7 Describe the electrophysics, physical properties, biophysics, patient preparation and modality set-up (parameters), indications, contraindications, and specific physiological effects associated with commonly used therapeutic modalities.
TM-C8 Identify appropriate therapeutic modalities for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illness.
TM-C9 Describe the process/methods of assessing and reassessing the status of the patient using standard techniques and documentation strategies to determine appropriate treatment and rehabilitation and to evaluate readiness to return to the appropriate level of activity. This includes the ability to:
TM-C9a Describe and interpret appropriate measurement and assessment procedures as they relate to the selection and application of therapeutic modalities. 
TM-C9b Interpret objective measurement results as a basis for developing individualized therapeutic modality application and set-up (parameters).
TM-C9c Interpret the results of injury assessment and determine an appropriate therapeutic modality program to return the patient to physical activity.
TM-C9d Determine the appropriate therapeutic modality program and appropriate therapeutic goals and objectives based on the initial assessment and frequent reassessments.
TM-C9e Determine the criteria for progression and return to activity based on the level of functional outcomes.
TM-C9f Describe appropriate methods of assessing progress when using therapeutic modalities and interpret the results.
TM-C9g Interpret physician notes, postoperative notes, and physician prescriptions as they pertain to a treatment plan.
TM-P1 Assess patient to identify indications, contraindications, and precautions applicable to the application of therapeutic modalities.
TM-P2 Obtain and interpret baseline and posttreatment objective physical measurements to evaluate and interpret results.
TM-P3 Inspect the therapeutic modalities and treatment environment for potential safety hazards.
TM-P4 Position and prepare the patient for the application of therapeutic modalities.
TM-P5 Select and apply appropriate therapeutic modalities according to evidence-based guidelines.
TM-P6 Document treatment goals, expectations, and treatment outcomes.
  CLINICAL PROFICIENCIES
TM-CP1 Synthesize information obtained in a patient interview and physical examination to determine the indications, contraindications and precautions for the selection, patient set-up, and evidence-based application of therapeutic modalities for acute and chronic injuries.  The student will formulate a progressive treatment and rehabilitation plan and appropriately apply the modalities. Effective lines of communication should be established to elicit and convey information about the patient’s status and the prescribed modality(s).  While maintaining patient confidentiality, all aspects of the treatment plan should be documented using standardized record-keeping methods.
TM-CP1.1 Infrared Modalities
TM-CP1.2 Electrical Stimulation Modalities
TM-CP1.3 Therapeutic Ultrasound
TM-CP1.4 Mechanical Modalities
TM-CP1.5 Massage and other Manual Techniques
Competency Code Competency -2nd Evaluation/Mastery
PA-C4 Identify the normal acute and chronic physiological and pathological responses (e.g., inflammation, immune response, and healing process) of the human body to trauma, hypoxia, microbiologic agents, genetic derangements, nutritional deficiencies, chemicals, drugs, and aging affecting the musculoskeletal and other organ systems, and musculoskeletal system adaptations to disuse.