The Emory DPT Short Term Evaluation

General Medicine Clinical Education Experience Introduction & Instructions

IntroductionWhy we are committed to using this evaluation form

Why do we use this form?

• The simple answer: To assure that our students are evaluated on

the core competencies that we value and teach

• Our DPT program is competency based

• We have 6 competencies that each student must master

Provision of Patient Care

Interpersonal Communication

Teaching-Learning Process

Administration

Research

Consultation

Why do we use this form?

• All 6 competencies are taught & integrated throughout the curriculum by using a problem-solving approach & process

Faculty model problem solving, interpersonal communication & teaching-learning processes during formal & informal interactions

Students demonstrate problem solving during patient care, interpersonal communications, teaching-learning & administration

• This form effectively evaluates the student’s problem solving and competency within 4 of the 6 areas

• This form effectively addresses the objectives & mission of our DPT program and of the Internship

ObjectivesGeneral Medicine Clinical Experience

What are the Objectives?

Given patients with straight-forward general medical problems and limited comorbidities, the Student will:

• Use the problem-solving process to assess patients and establish a plan of care, in accordance with Emory’s Provision of Patient Care criteria.

• Provide therapeutic services in accordance with Emory’s Provision of Patient Care criteria

• Use interpersonal communication & teaching-learning processes during interactions with patients & professionals in accordance with Emory’s Interpersonal Communications and Teaching-Learning criteria.

• Demonstrate professional behavior in accordance with Emory’s Administration criteria.

• Identify the administrative structure and goals of the physical therapy department as described in the Administration criteria.

FeedbackGeneral Medicine Clinical Experience

Feedback:What type & How often?

• Daily:

The Clinical Instructor (CI) provides the Student feedback, presents suggestions and sets or assesses educational goals

• Periodic:

The CI provides a thorough review of the Student performance at the end of the first week

The evaluation form may be utilized as a guide during this process

Next time, why

don’t we…

Evaluation Form BasicsThe Whos, Whats, Whens & Hows

Who Completes the Evaluation Form?

• The online form is completed independently by both the Clinical Instructor & the Student

• If 2 Instructors are working with a Student, they should collaborate & complete the form together

When are the Forms Completed?

• The evaluation is completed once during the 2-week clinical experience

• The evaluation is completed on the last day of the second week.

• The evaluation should assess the Student based on their performance during the second week only.

• To reiterate: The evaluation assesses the Student’s performance on only the immediately preceding

one week.

How are the Forms Completed?

• The evaluation form is comprised of 4 competencies:

Provision of Patient Care

Interpersonal Communication

Teaching-Learning Process

Administration

• Each competency is comprised of component behaviors

• Each component behavior is defined by criteria

• Criteria definitions are found through a pop-up window (described in slide 14)

How are the Forms Completed?

• Criteria may be accessed by clicking on the highlighted text within the form. A pop-up window will list criteria standards

• Use criteria to assess the student on each behavior

Pop Up of Criteria

How are the Forms Completed?

• Items #7 (Examination Procedures) and #13 (Therapeutic Interventions)

Criteria located in the Emory Physical Therapy Entry Level Competencies and Criteria manual at your Facility

How are the Forms Completed?Scoring

• Grade the Student on how well each behavior was performed to criteria

• Each behavior is scored on a 1-4 point scale (described on next slide)

• A score of “Not Applicable” or N/A = any of the following scenarios: (1) The Instructor has not had the opportunity to observe the behavior, (2) The student has not had the opportunity to perform the behavior, or(3) The frequency of performance (< 3 times) was such that the Instructor

does not feel comfortable rating the student’s performance

How are the Forms Completed?Scoring

• Each behavior is scored on the following 4 point scale:

4 = Demonstrates Competency: Student performs all criteria for the behavior 80-100% of the time

3 = Developing Competency: Student performs all criteria for the

behavior 50-79% of the time

2 = Beginning Competency: Student performs all criteria for the

behavior 26-49% of the time

1 = Rarely Competent: Student performs all criteria for the behavior 0-25% of the time

How are the Forms Completed?

Scoring Exceptions

Items #16 (Safety) & #40 (Professional Behavior)

• Graded first due to their importance

• The expectation is that for both items #16 and #40, the Student will score 4 = Demonstrates Competency

• Failure to score a 4 on these items (or, scoring a 4 but with “red flags”) warrants immediate attention & a phone call to our Directors of Clinical Education

Dr. Patricia Bridges (404-712-4132) or Dr. Tami Phillips (404-727-1350)

How are the Forms Completed?Comments

• Comment boxes are located throughout the form

• Use the comment box to provide the following:Constructive feedback for behaviors that require further practice

Positive feedback and examples

Information re: behaviors scored “N/A”

How are the Forms Completed?Online Form Tips

• You may start & stop completion of the form at any time

• The form will be automatically saved

• You may re-enter the form to edit, add or delete

• Before hitting “Submit,” hold the evaluation conference with the Student (discussed in slides 25-28)

• If your Facility requires a copy of the evaluation, you must print each page individually

How are the Forms Completed?Online Form Tips

• To review an entire competency, click below:

Provision of Patient Care

Interpersonal Communications

Teaching-Learning Process

Administration

• To find an objective’s criteria: click on highlighted objectives to retrieve a pop-up window with additional information (see slide 14)

• To find criteria for specific Exam (#7) or Intervention (#13) procedures: use the “Emory Physical Therapy Entry Level Competencies & Criteria” manual, located at your Facility

Evaluation ConferenceFinal Steps

Final Steps

• After independently completing the evaluation, the Instructor & Student should meet to review their forms

• Differences in responses are discussed & examples are given to substantiate the chosen response

If agreement is reached, the response is changed to the agreed upon choice

If disagreement remains: (a) Responses on each form should remain; (b) Indicate the difference within the Comments section

• Upon completion of the Review:Electronically sign the form

CI must indicate specialty & if an APTA credentialed CI

Press “Submit” only after completion of the above steps

Final Steps

• After the conference & submission of the Evaluation form, discuss the “APTA Physical Therapy Student Evaluation: Clinical Experience & Clinical Instruction” form.

• Facts about the “APTA Student Evaluation”:

Student will fill-out the form online, inclusive of CI information & will print for signature

CI must sign the form

Signed form will be returned to the Emory DPT offices by the Student

The evaluation is confidential

Kept in accordance with the Commission for Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) guidelines.

Final Steps

• Data from the “APTA Student….” may be used:In the aggregate for accreditation purposes

To mentor clinical instructors & facilities for clinical education.

• Return the following to the Emory DPT offices:“APTA Physical Therapy Student Evaluation...”

Clinical Site Orientation Checklist

• Wish a hearty farewell to the Student

Fantastic!Good bye and Good

luck!!

Well done!Our hope is that you feel empowered and able to complete the online form

with confidence, and that you have a better understanding of the objectives of our DPT program and the Internship.

For additional questions, contact our Directors of Clinical Education:

Dr. Patricia Bridges Emory University

pbridge@emory.edu Division of Physical Therapy

(404) 712-4132 1462 Clifton Road

Suite 312

Dr. Tami Phillips Atlanta, GA 30322

tphill5@emory.edu

(404) 727-1350