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Practice Analysis Resident Guide

January 2023

Task Statements and Their Link to the Exams

Each Domain in the Practice Analysis includes a list of task statements that describe the specific activities that make up that Domain. Exam questions are developed from, and tied to, these task statements. For example, a question about the normal range of motion of a joint would relate to the fourth task statement under the Patient Assessment Domain.

Domain 1–Patient Evaluation
Perform a comprehensive clinical evaluation of the patient, including a history, physical examination, and an assessment of their functional baseline, to understand the patient's orthotic/prosthetic needs, goals and expectations.
TASK–Perform a diagnosis-specific clinical, functional and cognitive examination (e.g., manual muscle testing; gait analysis; anatomy; range of motion; joint stability; skin integrity; sensory function).

Another example is a question related to a follow-up appointment for a patient having a problem with the fit of their device. The question asks you to choose what would be the most appropriate solution to address the patient’s problem. This type of question would relate to task statement 9 in the Continuation of the Treatment Plan Domain.

Domain 4–Follow-up to the Treatment Plan
Provide periodic follow-up care to assure the patient's ongoing needs, goals and expectations.
TASK–Modify orthosis/prosthesis (e.g., relieve pressure, change range of motion, adjust alignment, change components) and reassess device for structural safety.

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Practice Analysis Resident Guide

Task Statements and Their Link to the Exams

Reviewing all of the Domains and task statements to make sure you are familiar with these competencies will help you prepare for your exams.