A usable scoring model for full-routine checkoffs. Safety/boundary violations can override numerical score.
| Domain | Points | Full-credit standard |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation & intake | 10 | Prepared environment/supplies; reviews health changes, goals, contraindications and consent. |
| Draping & privacy | 15 | Secure, efficient, exposes only intended region; communicates before sensitive-region work; immediately honors consent changes. |
| Sequence & transitions | 15 | Performs required New Routine in logical order without major prompting; transitions smoothly and maintains contact appropriately. |
| Technique quality | 20 | Appropriate stroke mechanics, pressure, rhythm, tissue engagement and limb support; distinguishes broad vs specific work. |
| Anatomy & endangerment safety | 15 | Works on intended soft tissue, recognizes landmarks, avoids vulnerable structures and modifies appropriately. |
| Body mechanics | 10 | Stable stance, weight transfer, neutral/efficient joints, appropriate table height and tool selection. |
| Communication & responsiveness | 5 | Checks comfort/pressure without excessive interruption; responds appropriately to feedback. |
| Clinical judgment | 5 | Recognizes when to modify/stop/reassess; stays within scope. |
| Closing & professionalism | 5 | Intentional closing, safe transition off table, appropriate post-session communication/cleanup. |
90–100: independent, safe, coherent and professionally ready for course level. 80–89: competent with minor consistency issues. 70–79: developing; needs targeted remediation. <70: insufficient consistency or significant skill gaps.
Examples that may require automatic remediation regardless of point total: knowingly working a suspected DVT; unsafe neck/endangerment pressure; ignoring withdrawn consent; exposing sensitive areas improperly; dangerous table/equipment use; continuing after significant neurological symptoms; sexual/boundary misconduct; gross failure of infection-control practice.
Keep: one thing already strong. Change: one highest-priority correction. Practice: the exact drill/student action before reassessment. This keeps practical feedback actionable rather than overwhelming.