Clinical practicum reference form Musculoskeletal/neurological/neuromuscular practicum

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Dear Colleague

The above applicant has applied for accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP). Requirements of this accreditation include a minimum of 140 hours practicum in the area of musculoskeletal/neurological/ neuromuscular conditions.

Please complete the following form based on your experience with the above applicant:

Patient exposure

Please tick the types of clients the applicant has gained experience with:

Neurological / Neuromuscular / Stroke (CVA) / Spinal cord injury (SCI) / Acquired brain injury (ABI) / Parkinson’s disease
Musculoskeletal / Multiple sclerosis (MS) / Other (please describe)
Arthrides (esp. OA and RA) / Osteoporosis / Sub-acute and chronic specific and non-specific musculoskeletal pain/injuries
Other (please describe)

Skills and experience

In the following table, please confirm evidence of the clinical practice the applicant has gained in the relevant area of neuromuscular/neurological/musculoskeletal clients: (expand boxes where necessary)

Breakdown of practicum hours
(a minimum total of 140 hours) / Total hours and dates* / Evidence of specific roles and duties completed / Site / location / Competent / Not Competent / Not able to comment / Name and signature of referee
Minimum of 60% (at least 84 hours) for face to face exercise program delivery i.e. individualised/group delivery/ instruction of an exercise program. *Testing/assessments without intent for prescription cannot be counted / 14/09/2013 to 14/12/2013
102 hours / Assisting AEP in assessing exercise capacity for musculoskeletal and neuro clients including client history, goals, 6MWT, TUG, STS.
Prescribing exercise interventions for a range of chronic conditions. / Exercise for Rehab Clinic / R. Martin
RMartin
Maximum of 35% (up to 49 hours) for preparation for face to face delivery, observation and other activities related to the scope of practice of AEPs / 14/09/2013 to 14/12/2013
35 hours / Observation of the AEP prescribing services, research on pathologies and designing exercise programs.
Case meeting to discuss client progressions.
Attended staff in service session on clients with multiple co-morbidities and how exercise can be prescribed.
Attended client education session on medication usage. This knowledge was applied to my face to face exercise delivery with clients. / Exercise for Rehab Clinic / R. Martin
RMartin
Maximum of 5% (up to 7 hours) for administrative tasks / 14/09/2013 to 14/12/2013
5 hours / Client bookings by phone, filing etc. Staff orientation and induction, admin meetings.
Staff in service for fire safety.
Client education session on nutrition. / Exercise for Rehab Clinic / R. Martin
RMartin
TOTAL Hours at this site / Face to Face: 102 + preparation: 35 + admin: 5 = 142 hours

·  Please note at least some of the hours of supervision within this category must be supervised by an AEP.

·  Clinical supervisor: student ratios may be up to 1:5, with the proviso that there must be some 1:1 contact for each placement.

Declaration: (To be completed by each referee listed in the table above)

I certify that the information supplied is true and correct Signature Date

Title Name

Background in exercise physiology (brief summary only): I am an AEP

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