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COURSE 201 EXAMINATION AND STUDY OF THE HUMAN BODY
“Head to Toe” Evaluation
Student Rank/Name: Primary Group Instructor(s)

OBJECTIVE
Perform a patient examination
REFERENCE/MATERIAL: Bates Guide to Physical Exams, self designed checklist and all necessary equipment provided
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE STUDENTS
1. This Performance Test is to assess your ability to perform a physical examination of an adult patient.
2. You may not utilize any checklists.
3. You may use any examination equipment provided to you. Please take a minute to organize your equipment.
4. There are 150 physical exam items you must accomplish. You have 60 minutes to accomplish all items.
5. You must complete all steps for each task to pass the item; a grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory will be given
for each task.
6. More than 4 unsatisfactory tasks will require repeat performance the next duty day after remediation.
7. No instructor assistance can be provided
8. You may request 2 time checks
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTORS
1. The student must perform each item on this checklist and verbalize findings to the best of their ability. The
preceptor will determine satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance of each checklist item.
2. The students may not utilize any checklists.
3. If the student performs an item satisfactorily, write “S” in the “S” column. If the student either misses the item
or demonstrates poor technique, write “U” for unsatisfactory in the “U” column. A point should be awarded if
the preceptor is satisfied that the student demonstrated good technique and understanding of the procedure.
4. Most items are coupled with a verbalization instruction. These verbal supplements help assess the students
understanding of the exam item. Variations may be accepted at the preceptor’s discretion.
5. The student must accomplish 146/150 items correctly. If more than 4 “U” marks, the student will receive a “U”
for the PT and will require a minimum of 1 hour of outside special individualized assistance (SIA) counseling. The
instructor will re-administer the Performance Test the next duty day.
6. Failure to successfully pass the retake will result in disenrollment from the course.
EXAM Date:
Grading Instructor: Length of exam: (max: 60 min)
Grade: (PASS or FAIL)
RETEST* Date:
Grading Instructor: Length of exam: (max: 60 min)
Grade: (PASS or FAIL)
*If indicated

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