Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (CPTA) Skills Checklist

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS:

Proficiency

  1. I have never done the stated task.
  2. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice to feel comfortable and proficient.
  3. I have performed the task/skill several times and feel moderately comfortable functioning independently but would require a resource person nearby.
  4. I have performed the task/skill frequently and would feel very comfortable and proficient performing it without supervision or practice.

Frequency

  1. 5 or less Annually
  2. 5 or less Quarterly
  3. 3 or less Monthly
  4. 1 - 5 times Daily/Weekly
TREATMENT SETTINGS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Acute (Critical Care; Med/Surg)
Subacute (Med/Surg; Rehab)
Extended Care Facility (ECF) / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Outpatient Treatment Clinic
Home Care
School-Based
ORTHOPEDIC-ADULT *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Neck Injuries/Surgeries
Back Injuries/Surgeries
Hip Fractures/Injuries
Total Hip Replacement
Knee Injuries
Total Knee Replacement
Shoulder Injuries
Degenerative Joint Disease
Post-Operative Care
Amputations
NEUROLOGIC-ADULT *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Stroke Rehabilitation
Cognitive Disorders
Head Trauma
Spinal Cord Injury
Adaptive Equipment
Neuromuscular Diseases
Peripheral Nerve Injury
PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS/BRACES/SPLINTS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Above Knee Prosthetics
Below Knee Prosthetics
Ankle/Foot Orthosis
Slings
Splints
Bracing
PROCEDURES/TREATMENTS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Biofeedback
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Machines
Whirlpool
Therapeutic Pool
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Ultrasound
Cryotherapy
Range of Motion (ROM)
Massage
Diathermy
Myofascial Release
Cervical Traction
Lumbar Traction
Activities of Daily Living
Transfers
Isokinetic Exercise
Taping
Adaptive Equipment Training
Postural Balance Training
Mobility Training
OTHER MANAGEMENT *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Chest Physiotherapy
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Procedures
Burn Management
Work Hardening
Work Capacity Evaluation
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Muscle Energy Techniques
Universal Precautions
Isolation Procedures
ASSESSMENTS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Manual Sensation Muscle Testing
Goniometry
Skin
Pain
ORTHOPEDIC-PEDIATRIC *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Fractures
Birth Defects
Developmental Disease of Bone
NEUROLOGIC-PEDIATRIC *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Head Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Sensory Integrative Deficits
Visual Perceptual Disorders
NEURODEVELOPMENTAL TECHNIQUES-PEDIATRIC *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Muscular Dystrophy
Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Down Syndrome
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *