Competency Task Grid (Philadelphia Department of Education)
100 ORIENTATION AND SAFETY. (10th-12th)
103 Identify general course objectives.
104 Follow clinical skill area rules and regulations.
105 Identify class dress code and the essence of good grooming
106 Recognize the grading procedure.
107 Differentiate between hospitals, long term care agencies and home health agencies as to their purpose and what each expects of the health care professional.
108 Identify clinical experience guidelines and procedures.
109 Identify and describe OSHA standards and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) standard precautions.
110 Explain "Right to Know".
113 Identify and follow the "chain of command" in organizational structures
114 Follow safety and emergency procedures and report accurately and immediately
115 Report non-functioning equipment
History of Healthcare (10th)
200 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES. (10th)
201 Identify client's advanced directives.
202 Uphold confidentiality of records and information as required by HIPAA.
203 Promote the client's right to make personal choices to accommodate individual needs.
204 Outline professional standards for health care professionals.
205 Identify legal responsibilities of the health care professionals.
206 Discuss ethical dilemmas as related to the health care professional.
300 COMMUNICATION. (10th)
301 Practice effective communication.
303 Document both objective and subjective observations using appropriate terms.
305 Communicate in a professional manner according to the client's stage of development and cultural background
400 INFECTION CONTROL. (10th-12th)
401 Identify diseases and their mode of transmission and the use of transmission-based precautions.
402 Demonstrate proper hand washing technique.
403 Apply principles of standard precautions and infection control in the health care facility.
404 Discuss the following: blood borne pathogens, sharps disposal, and biohazard.
405 Demonstrate and practice correct isolation and safety techniques in care of infectious clients, including using, proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
407 Performs basic cleaning and disinfecting objects to prevent disease transmission.
408 Explain how the immune system protects the body from infectious diseases.
409 Demonstrate proper donning and removal of non- sterile gloves.
410 Identify and discuss proper sterilizing of contaminated objects.
600 EMERGENCY CARE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. (11th-12th)
601 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
603 Follow Emergency Response/Crisis Plan Procedures in the facility.
604 Identify potential fire hazards and safety procedures, including PASS and RACE.
700 HUMAN NEEDS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. (11th-12th)
701 Discuss human growth and development through the lifespan.
702 Identify and respect cultural diversity along with accepting a client seeking holistic health practitioners for wellness.
703 Provide examples of how age, illness and disability affect psychosocial changes in the client.
704 Provides assistance for the clients/clients to express their personal faith and religious beliefs.
705 Provide care for sensory deprived clients such as blind or deaf clients.
800 BODY MECHANICS, MOVING, LIFTING AND POSITIONING. (12th)
801 Assist the client with dangling, standing and walking.
802 Transfer client from bed to chair/wheelchair and from stretcher to bed.
803 Turn and/or position a client both in bed and in a chair.
804 Discuss safety hazards, including slips, trips and the risk of falls.
805 Discuss and practice transferring, positioning, and transporting of a client with special needs, including bariatric clients.
807 Discuss the operation of the mechanical lift
808 Demonstrate proper use of restraints and alternative measures of restraints.
809 Utilize proper body mechanics
810 Demonstrate proper use of gait belt.
900 PERSONAL CARE SKILLS. (12th)
901 Provide privacy when providing personal care.
902 Assist the client to dress and undress.
903 Assist the client with bathing and personal grooming to include the principles of hand and foot care.
904 Observe and report condition of the skin.
905 Administer oral hygiene for the conscious/unconscious client.
906 Identify and discuss treatment of decubitus ulcers (bed or pressure sores) on a client.
1000 URINARY ELIMINATION/BOWEL ELIMINATION. (12th)
1001 Assist the client in toileting and bladder training.
1002 Provide catheter care.
1003 Demonstrates perineal care on client.
1004 Demonstrate application of brief.
1005 Demonstrate proper use of standard bedpan and fracture pan.
1006 Document urinary output of fluid for a client.
1100 NUTRITION AND HYDRATION. (11th-12th)
1101 List general principles of basic nutrition/food pyramid.
1102 Identify and recognize plan therapeutic diets.
1103 Assist client with eating meals, including thickened liquids.
1104 Feed a neurological or sensory deprived client feeding.
1105 Measure and record intake and output to
1200 BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS. (12th)
1203 Measure and record a client's temperature (oral, axillary, rectal, electronic).
1204 Measure and record a client's radial and apical pulse.
1205 Measure and record a client's respirations.
1206 Measure and record a client's blood pressure.
1207 Measure and record a client's pulse oximetry.
1208 Apply elastic stockings.
1209 Make an unoccupied bed making.
1210 Make an occupied bed making.
1211 Measure and record height and weight.
1212 Discuss proper handling of soiled linen.
1213 Provide for the client's safe, clean and comfortable environment.
1300 MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS. (11th-12th)
1301 Discuss the various types of mental health disorders.
1302 Use reality orientation techniques with the confused client.
1303 Use communication skills/techniques with easily agitated or frightened clients.
1304 Use skills/techniques with clients exhibiting repetitive behavior.
1400 REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE CARE. (11th-12th)
1401 Assist the client with ambulatory and transfer devices (e.g. cane, quad cane, walker, crutches and wheelchair).
1402 Perform range of motion exercises.
1403 Recognize various assistive devices when assisting the client.
1500 DEATH AND DYING. (10th)
1501 Discuss own feelings and attitude about death
1502 Explain how culture and religion influence a person's attitude toward death and the bereavement process.
1503 Discuss the goals of hospice care.
1504 Discuss the stages of dying.
1505 Report the common signs of a client's approaching death.
1506 Discuss the postmortem care of a client while maintaining the client’s right to dignity and respect.
1600 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. (10th-12th)
1601 Differentiate roots/prefixes/suffixes in medical terms.
1602 Define abbreviations used in medical documents.
1603 Differentiate medical specialties.
1604 Demonstrate use of medical language.
1605 Use of anatomical medical terms when discussing health and illness of the body.
1700 ALLIED HEALTH SKILLS. (12th)
1702 Maintain client records.
1703 Complete manual filing skills and discuss use of electronic medical records (EMR).
1704 Position client for specific examinations as indicated by physician.
1705 Perform visual acuity test.
1706 Discuss methods of collection, special handling and labeling of specimens.
1707 Discuss the principles of an EKG.
1708 Perform a blood glucose measurement using a glucometer, proper strips and manufacturer glucose controls.
1709 Explain the importance of maintaining the client record.
1710 Discuss the principles of admitting, discharging and transferring a client.
1800 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. (11th-12th)
1801 Identify the basic structure of the human body.
1802 Label body planes, directions and cavities.
1803 Identify organs of respiratory system and explain the function of the respiratory system.
1805 Identify disease processes of the respiratory system.
1806 Identify organs of the circulatory system and explain the function of the circulatory system.
1808 Identify disease processes of the circulatory system.
1809 Identify organs of the integumentary system and explain the function of the integumentary system.
1811 Identify disease processes of the integumentary system.
1812 Identify organs of the musculoskeletal system and explain the function of the muscular system.
1814 Identify disease processes of the musculoskeletal system.
1815 Identify organs of the nervous system and explain the function of the nervous system.
1817 Identify disease processes of the nervous system.
1818 Identify organs of the digestive system and explain the function of the digestive system.
1820 Identify disease processes of the digestive system.
1821 Identify organs of the urinary system and explain the function of the urinary system.
1823 Identify disease processes of the urinary system.
1824 Identify organs, and the function of the reproductive system.
1826 Identify the disease processes of the reproductive
1827 Identify the organs, and explain the function of the lymphatic system.
1829 Identify disease processes of the lymphatic system.
1830 Identify the organs, and explain the function of the endocrine system.
1832 Identify the disease processes of the endocrine system.
1833 Identify the organs and explain the function of the Special Senses.
1834 Identify the disease processes of the Special Senses.
1835 Identify the organs, and explain the function of the Skeletal System
1836 Identify the disease processes of the Skeletal System.
1900 MATHEMATICS IN ALLIED HEALTH. (10th-12th)
1901 Utilize mathematics applications in healthcare.
1902 Identify systems of measurements used in a clinical setting.
1903 Identify and convert between measurement systems including metric system.
2000 21st CENTURY INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (12th)
2001Develop relationships with a range of stakeholders (clients, co-workers, external counterparts) who may represent a wide vairety of cultural diversities.
2002 Practice active listening skills to obtain and clarify information
2003 Exhibits ethical characteristics and behaviors.
2004 Differentiates between productive and questionable ethical practices which might arise
2005 Describes and recognizes discrimination and harassment/bullying behaviors.
2006 Describe and recognize positive leadership qualities.
2007 Display affective communication skills including eye contact, handshake, professional attire and positive professional body language.
2008 Investigate stress management
2009 Exhibit ethical behaviors in telehealth medicine.