Expectations for Each Lab (OSCE Expectations)

Question 1

What are the expectations for the balance labs?

Answer 1

1. Carry out a basic balance assessment: interview, observation, standardized tools/measures
2. Understand the components and hierarchy of postural control/balance and the means to assess various aspects and severities.
3. Perform standardized balance assessments/outcomes
4. Analyze and interpret the results of an assessment
5. Summarize and explain findings to the patient or to other professionals.
6. Carry out and provide basic balance training activities/exercises appropriate to an identified problem or individual w/ a balance impairment.

Question 2

What are the expectations for the sensory lab?

Answer 2

1. Carry out a basic sensory assessment (interview, observation, clinical skills)
2. Perform assessment LT, PP and Temp
3. Perform assessment of proprioception (and kinaesthesia)
4. Analyze and interpret results of the assessment
5. Understand peripheral nerve, spinal (dermatomes) or central (homunculus) sensory distributions.
6. Summarize and explain findings to a patient or other professional.

Question 3

What are the expectations for the Gait and Mobility Lab?

Answer 3

1. Perform a basic functional mobility assessment (observation, clinical skills and standardized tools)
2. Understand the development and lifespan perspective (older adults) of mobility (bed mobility, transfers, rolling, sit to stand) and gait.
3. Perform standardized mobility/gait assessments/outcomes (TUG, gait speed tests, miniBESTest, 6 min walk)
4. Analyze and interpret assessment results
5. Formulate treatment goals and demonstrate some treatment skills.