Besides other essential services, AAPTA also pioneered Mock exams. Undertaking or attending AAPTA mock exams is one of the best methods of preparation for APC clinical exams.
The Mock Exams are designed to give the participants (you or your), an experience of being in a clinical exam situation with a patient (actor) and demonstrate your skills within the allocated time taking into account the patient (actor) needs and patient’s (actor’s) presentation at that time. The learning outcomes addressed/achieved through AAPTA mock exams can be applied for similar case scenarios in future (e.g. in APC exams or in your own workplace).
OBJECTIVES FOR THE THERAPIST(person performing the mock exam) |
OBJECTIVES FOR THE ACTOR(person acting as a patient for the mock exam) |
OBJECTIVES FOR THE OBSERVER/S(participants of the mock exam who observe the session) |
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Exposure to type/s of cases/scenarios deemed suitable for clinical exams |
Exposure to type/s of cases/scenarios deemed suitable for clinical exams |
Exposure to type/s of cases/scenarios deemed suitable for clinical exams |
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Know what and how to present the case for hypothesis, based on file reading |
Establish a picture of the patient based on, case scenario provided, based on a mentor’s version of the patient and based on a hypothesis from the therapist |
Learn to develop an appropriate hypothesis |
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Confidently identify key problems and goals of the patient through a relevant subjective exam and be able to set up SMART goals |
Articulate specific goals relevant to the case scenario provided. |
Learn to develop SMART goals from patient goals. |
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Be able to develop and execute a plan for an effective and prioritised Assessment, identify key problems and develop and deliver an effective, patient-centred and evidence-based physiotherapy treatment |
Reflect on Therapists handling during the Assessment and Treatment and identify what is helpful and what is not from a patient perspective. |
Establish an alternate plan for an Assessment, problem identification and Treatment planning/delivering |
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Establish treatment effectiveness through the selection and use of an appropriate outcome measure/s. |
Establish alternative outcome measure/s if any to identify treatment effectiveness |
List other outcome measures that can be applied to this patient’s presentation. |
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Confidently articulate health promotion strategies, appropriate discharge planning and referrals to the other health professionals. |
Develop an understanding of health promotion, appropriate discharge planning and role of other health professionals and services |
Develop an understanding of health promotion, appropriate discharge planning and role of other health professionals and services |
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Be able to communicate effectively with patients in a manner that is culturally sensitive |
Develop an understanding of culturally sensitive communication and practice |
Develop an understanding of culturally sensitive communication and practice |
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Develop an understanding of an evidence-based practice |
Develop an understanding of an evidence-based practice |
Develop an understanding of an evidence-based practice |
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Develop an understanding of an Australian health care context and practice |
Develop an understanding of an Australian health care context and practice |
Develop an understanding of an Australian health care context and practice |