FOMTRAC Alignment Map — Precision Clinical Education

Functional Area 1

Professional Practice

1.1 Communication (10 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

1.1a Utilize written communication effectively ✓ Written Communication, Record-Keeping
1.1b Utilize oral communication effectively ✓ Oral Communication
1.1c Utilize electronic communication effectively ✓ Electronic Communication, Electronic Information Management
1.1d Communicate in a manner that respects diversity ✓ Diversity in Communication
1.1e Communicate suitable to recipient's understanding ✓ Oral Communication, Diversity in Communication
1.1f Utilize active listening skills ✓ Active Listening
1.1g Utilize and respond to non-verbal communication ✓ Non-Verbal Communication
1.1h Utilize medical terminology ✓ All 516 reference articles use and define medical terminology in context
1.1i Contribute to effective collaborative atmosphere in groups ✓ Group Dynamics, Interprofessional Collaboration
1.1j Identify and address interpersonal conflict ✓ Interpersonal Conflict

1.2 Professionalism (25 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

1.2aComply with federal and provincial requirements✓ Regulatory Compliance
1.2bComply with regulatory requirements✓ Regulatory Compliance
1.2cComply with municipal and local requirements✓ Regulatory Compliance, Practice Management
1.2dMaintain comprehensive practice records✓ Record-Keeping
1.2eMaintain professional boundaries✓ Professional Boundaries
1.2fMaintain safe and comfortable practice environment✓ Infection Control, Practice Management
1.2gApply standard hygiene and infection control✓ Infection Control
1.2hPractice professionally regardless of personal beliefs✓ Professional Boundaries, Diversity in Communication
1.2iApply biomechanical/postural skills for self-protection✓ Therapist Self-Care, Patient Transfers
1.2jEmploy personal care and lifestyle strategies✓ Therapist Self-Care
1.2kManage personal stress✓ Therapist Self-Care
1.2lMaintain personal hygiene and professional appearance✓ Professional Appearance
1.2mIdentify and address conflict of interest✓ Professional Boundaries, Regulatory Compliance
1.2nEmploy critical thinking✓ 152 full clinical reference articles model clinical reasoning through Assessment Profiles and differential diagnosis
1.2oApply ethical considerations in decision making✓ Professional Boundaries, Informed Consent Guide, Power Differential
1.2pManage professional time effectively✓ Practice Management
1.2qRecognize role of MT within health care✓ Interprofessional Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance
1.2rEstablish and maintain professional collaboration✓ Interprofessional Collaboration
1.2sUtilize research and professional literature✓ Professional Development; all reference articles cite APA 7th sources
1.2tMaintain currency with developments in the profession✓ Professional Development
1.2uPractice within therapist's knowledge and skill level✓ Regulatory Compliance, Interprofessional Collaboration
1.2vUtilize self-reflection to identify strengths and areas for improvement✓ Professional Development
1.2wPerform basic information management functions electronically✓ Electronic Information Management
1.2xEnsure sound practice management✓ Practice Management
1.2yPrepare reports for third parties✓ Third-Party Reporting

1.3 Therapeutic Relationship (10 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

1.3aDisplay positive regard toward patient/client✓ Oral Communication, Active Listening
1.3bPractice patient/client centred care✓ Informed Consent Guide; 152 full clinical reference articles model client-centred treatment planning
1.3cMaintain informed consent throughout assessment and treatment✓ Informed Consent Guide
1.3dObtain explicit consent for sensitive body areas✓ Informed Consent Guide
1.3eRespect patient's/client's physical privacy✓ Informed Consent Guide; 8 bone landmark pages include draping reference points
1.3fRecognize and address power differential✓ Power Differential
1.3gRecognize and address transference and countertransference✓ Transference and Countertransference
1.3hEmploy touch with therapeutic intent✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Treatment Plan Foundations with purposeful technique selection
1.3iAddress accidental or incidental physical contact✓ Accidental Contact
1.3jAssist patient/client in representing needs to others✓ Patient Advocacy

Functional Area 2

Assessment (21 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

2aObtain comprehensive case history✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Subjective Presentation with interview cues
2bIntegrate findings of other health care practitioners✓ Interprofessional Collaboration; condition articles reference diagnostic findings
2cApply knowledge of commonly-occurring conditions✓ 324 condition articles covering all FOMTRAC Appendix categories
2dSelect and perform assessments incorporating history, safety, evidence✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Special Test Clusters with CMTO-prioritized tests
2eModify assessments based on emerging findings✓ Condition articles model adaptive assessment pathways with conditional test clusters
2fMaintain clinically relevant observation✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Observation subsections (local inspection, posture, gait)
2gPerform vital signs assessment✓ Cardiovascular condition articles include vital sign screening protocols
2hAssess activities of daily living✓ ADL Assessment
2iPerform postural assessment✓ Postural syndrome condition articles (upper/lower crossed, kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, spinal deviations)
2jPerform palpatory assessment✓ 98 muscle palpation guides; 8 bone landmark pages; 150 condition Palpation subsections
2kPerform gait assessment✓ Gait Assessment
2lPerform ROM assessment✓ 30 joint articles with ROM values; 150 condition Motion Assessment subsections
2mPerform muscle length assessment✓ 98 muscle articles with stretch tests
2nPerform muscle strength assessment✓ 98 muscle articles with MMT procedures
2oPerform joint play assessment✓ 30 joint articles with resting positions and mobilization assessment
2pPerform neurological assessment✓ 25 nerve articles with clinical tests; neurological condition articles include neuro screening
2qPerform appropriate special tests✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include SOT clusters; condition-specific test rationale
2rInterpret findings and formulate clinical impression✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Differential Diagnosis tables with distinguishing features
2sRecognize conditions requiring urgent medical attention✓ Red flags in every full clinical reference article; Emergency recognition articles (stroke-acute, MI-acute, asthma-acute-attack)
2tRecognize conditions requiring non-urgent medical attention✓ 172 recognition and safety articles with referral guidance
2uRecognize when patient may benefit from community services✓ Community Resources

Functional Area 3

Treatment

3.1 Treatment Principles (10 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

3.1aIncorporate assessment data, evidence, and experience into treatment plan✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Treatment Plan Foundations with evidence-informed technique selection
3.1bSelect treatment components based on indications and safety✓ Every full clinical reference article maps indications, contraindications, and safety to technique selection
3.1cTreat consistent with treatment plan✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Session Sequences with step-by-step treatment flow
3.1dPerform ongoing evaluation and adapt treatment plan✓ Condition articles include reassessment markers; Exam Station Notes model outcome reassessment
3.1eUtilize patient/client transfer techniques✓ Patient Transfers
3.1fAssist patient/client with dressing and undressing✓ Patient Transfers, Informed Consent Guide
3.1gEmploy draping✓ 8 bone landmark pages include draping reference points; condition articles specify draping modifications
3.1hPosition patient/client✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Position subsections with condition-specific bolstering
3.1iAdapt treatment based on patient/client response✓ Condition articles include stage-specific treatment flags and adaptation protocols
3.1jGuide patient/client in self care✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Self-Care subsections with specific exercise and activity recommendations

3.2 Massage Techniques (16 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

3.2aPerform effleurage✓ Condition Treatment Plan Foundations; technique referenced across session sequences
3.2bPerform stroking✓ Condition articles reference stroking in treatment sequences
3.2cPerform petrissage✓ Condition Treatment Plan Foundations; referenced across all MSK condition session sequences
3.2dPerform skin rolling✓ Fascial conditions reference skin rolling; scleroderma, scar tissue articles
3.2ePerform vibration✓ Respiratory condition articles reference vibration for secretion mobilization
3.2fPerform percussive techniques✓ Respiratory conditions (chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis) reference tapotement/percussion
3.2gPerform rocking and shaking✓ Condition articles reference rocking in relaxation and pre-stretching sequences
3.2hPerform frictioning✓ Tendinopathy, epicondylitis, scar tissue condition articles with DTF protocols and tissue positioning rules
3.2iPerform muscle stripping✓ Referenced across MSK condition session sequences as primary deep technique
3.2jPerform muscle approximation✓ Muscle spasm and cramps condition article; acute care treatment sequences
3.2kPerform Golgi tendon organ techniques✓ Condition Treatment Plan Foundations reference GTO release at MTJ throughout MSK conditions
3.2lPerform lymphatic drainage techniques✓ Lymphedema condition article; mastectomy article; edema articles; MLD technique referenced
3.2mPerform trigger point techniques✓ Myofascial pain syndrome article; 98 muscle TrP referral patterns; condition session sequences
3.2nPerform fascial/myofascial techniques✓ Fascial conditions; scar tissue article; condition session sequences reference MFR
3.2oPerform joint mobilization techniques✓ 30 joint articles with Option B clinical reference mobilization techniques
3.2pDirect patient/client in diaphragmatic breathing✓ Diaphragm muscle article; respiratory condition articles; anxiety/stress condition articles

3.3 Therapeutic Exercise (6 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

3.3aPerform and direct stretching✓ 98 muscle stretch tests; condition Self-Care sections include stretching prescriptions
3.3bPerform and direct ROM exercises✓ 30 joint articles with ROM values; condition Adjunct Modalities include on-table ROM exercises
3.3cDirect strengthening exercises✓ Condition Self-Care sections include strengthening prescriptions; ADL Exercise Programming
3.3dDirect cardiovascular exercises✓ Cardiovascular Exercise
3.3eDirect proprioception exercises✓ Proprioception Training
3.3fDirect exercises to restore ADL capacity✓ ADL Exercise Programming, ADL Assessment

3.4 Thermal Applications (3 Competencies)

Competency

PCE Coverage

3.4aPerform and direct heat applications✓ 152 full clinical reference articles include Adjunct Modalities with heat protocols and contraindications
3.4bPerform and direct cold applications✓ Condition Adjunct Modalities include cryotherapy; Self-Care sections prescribe ice application
3.4cPerform and direct contrast applications✓ Condition articles reference contrast therapy where indicated; varicose veins, chronic conditions