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COURSE 201 EXAMINATION AND STUDY OF THE HUMAN BODY
Orthopedic Specialty 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 orthopedic specialty examinations on 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 31 exam items.
5. You must complete all exams for two joints/locations and two specific exams.
6. The joint/location and specific exams will be given to you at the beginning of the evaluation.
7. You must successfully complete 70% of the assigned exams to pass.
8. No instructor assistance can be provided
9. You may request 2 time checks
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTORS
1. The student must perform each item on this checklist and verbalize what a positive founding would elicit. The
evaluator will determine satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance of each checklist item.
2. The students may not use any checklist.
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. 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 70% of the assigned items correctly. If 70% is not achieved, 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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