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Deep Modality Implementation
Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 1: Preparatory techniques
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Weighting distribution
15 categories
Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 2: Occupation-based strategies
10%
Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 1: Recognize influences
10%
Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 2: Risk management
10%
Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 3: Activity analysis
8%
Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 2: Acquire information
8%
Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 4: Professional development
8%

Skills

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Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 1: Preparatory techniques

5 core skills3% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Deep Modality ImplementationRecommended
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Preparatory ImplementationAvailable
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Wound ImplementationAvailable
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Superficial ImplementationAvailable
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Environment ImplementationAvailable
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Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 5: Assistive technology

4 core skills5% total weight
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Assistive TrainingAvailable
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Seating Mobility IntegrationAvailable
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Assistive ImplementationAvailable
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Community Mobility SupportAvailable
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Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 3: Physiological interventions

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Postural ImplementationAvailable
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Motor Reeducation ImplementationAvailable
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Therapeutic Exercise ImplementationAvailable
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Tissue Management ImplementationAvailable
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Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 6: Environmental modification

2 core skills4% total weight
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Ergonomic ApplicationAvailable
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Environmental ImplementationAvailable
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Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 2: Occupation-based strategies

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Cognitive CompensationAvailable
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Cognitive Sensory ImplementationAvailable
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Wellness ImplementationAvailable
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Vocational SupportAvailable
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Feeding ImplementationAvailable
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Activity GradingAvailable
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Transfer ImplementationAvailable
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Adaptive ImplementationAvailable
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Group ImplementationAvailable
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ADL and IADL ImplementationAvailable
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Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 4: Orthotics and prosthetics

4 core skills7% total weight
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Orthotic ImplementationAvailable
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Orthotic FabricationAvailable
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Orthotic TrainingAvailable
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Prosthetic IntegrationAvailable
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Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 1: Recognize influences

4 core skills10% total weight
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Developmental RecognitionAvailable
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Condition RecognitionAvailable
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Body Function RecognitionAvailable
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Identity RecognitionAvailable
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Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 3: Activity analysis

2 core skills8% total weight
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Barrier RecognitionAvailable
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Task Demand IdentificationAvailable
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Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 2: Acquire information

4 core skills8% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Occupational Profile SupportAvailable
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Engagement RecognitionAvailable
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Assessment AdministrationAvailable
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Information AcquisitionAvailable
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Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 5: Monitoring

3 core skills3% total weight
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3 skills to mastery
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Intervention MonitoringAvailable
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Supervised ModificationAvailable
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Precaution RecognitionAvailable
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Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 4: Collaboration

4 core skills5% total weight
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Therapeutic CollaborationAvailable
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Role RecognitionAvailable
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3
Health Literacy SupportAvailable
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Plan Support CollaborationAvailable
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Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 4: Professional development

2 core skills8% total weight
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Ethical Decision MakingAvailable
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Professional DevelopmentAvailable
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Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 3: Regulatory compliance

3 core skills7% total weight
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Documentation ComplianceAvailable
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Reimbursement AwarenessAvailable
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Practice Act ComplianceAvailable
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Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 2: Risk management

4 core skills10% total weight
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Safety ImplementationAvailable
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Burnout PreventionAvailable
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Infection ControlAvailable
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Emergency ResponseAvailable
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Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 1: Evidence-based practice

3 core skills7% total weight
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3 skills to mastery
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Quality ContributionAvailable
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Evidence InterpretationAvailable
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Population SupportAvailable
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