PREPARATORY MODULE 1:
PREPARING YOUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
MODULE 1:
PREPARING YOUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1 INTRODUCTION
The 2021 Clinical Component is an online, virtual exam that can be taken from a private location/space of a candidate’s choosing. However, a candidate’s testing space must meet certain requirements to ensure that the candidate can perform the exam as designed and that their performance is both visible and audible.
Because the 2021 Clinical Component is a remotely proctored exam, the candidate’s testing environment must demonstrate adequate privacy and security to allow a remote Proctor to confirm the integrity of the candidate’s performance.
2 OBJECTIVES OF THIS MODULE
IN THIS MODULE YOU WILL LEARN:
• the requirements of your private testing space/location
• where/how to set up your computer/webcam to ensure your performance is visible and audible
• what props and furniture you will need in your testing space to allow you to perform all requirements of the exam
3 REQUIREMENTS OF THE TESTING SPACE
The below table provides the detailed requirements of the physical testing space. These requirements are meant to ensure:
1. the candidate has enough space and privacy to perform the exam as intended;
2. the Examiners and Standardized Clients can hear and see the candidate throughout the exam;
3. the remote Proctor can confirm the security of the space and the integrity of candidate’s performance. Note: detailed information about remote proctoring procedures will be provided in Module 4.
Consideration Requirements
General • an indoor location with four walls and a door that can be closed
• free of background noise, disruptions, distractions Size • enough space to demonstrate movements of your legs
and arms in both sitting and standing
• in standing, you should be able to raise your arms over your head and out to the sides in all directions
Wall behind/in front of
candidate • bare/blank (no posted or hanging items) Lighting • well-lit from behind and/or above your
computer/webcam (i.e., not back-lit from behind the candidate)
Objects/items • all non-essential items (i.e., papers, books, electronic devices, etc.) removed or covered, except the props and furniture listed in section 5 of this module, and any other items CAPR has approved in writing (i.e., for alternative accommodations)
Occupancy • no other people or pets allowed in the room/space for duration of the exam
4 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER AND/OR WEBCAM
It is highly recommended that you plan the placement of your computer and webcam prior to the first day of your exam. If you are using a space that you will not have access to until exam day, schedule some extra time ahead of the exam so that you can place your computer and webcam properly and become familiar with the space.
Space Requirements
Set up your room so that you have enough space behind you to move away from the camera to demonstrate movements in sitting or standing. You will not be required to demonstrate
movements in a lying position during the exam.
Why it’s important:
During the exam, you may wish to demonstrate movements to the Standardized Client as part of an assessment and/or treatment. You may also be required to demonstrate movements/
techniques to the Examiner.
Figure 1: showing general space requirement for exam
Camera Angle
To make it easier for you during the exam, it is highly recommended that you set up your computer camera/webcam so that your entire body—from arms reaching over your head to your feet on the floor—is visible within the camera frame when you are standing back from the camera. Depending on your height and the size of your space, you may choose to plan to make minor adjustments to the angle of your camera during the exam to ensure your extremities are adequately visible. You are not allowed to move the location of your camera during the exam, except during the check-in process.
Why it’s important:
The Standardized Client and Examiner must be able to see all your movements during the exam. If you are ever in doubt about whether you can be seen, you may ask for verbal confirmation.
Figure 2: showing optimal camera angle
Figure 3: Showing minor adjustment to camera angle to capture upper and lower extremities
COMPUTER AND WEBCAM SET UP TIPS:
• Use masking tape or painter’s tape to mark the correct placement of your computer and webcam upon your desk/table. This will allow you to quickly and confidently place/replace these items before the exam and following your check in with the remote Proctor.
• Note the angle of your computer screen or webcam to ensure you can efficiently replicate the desired camera angle.
• Place masking tape or painter’s tape on the floor of your testing space to mark your ideal positioning when sitting in front of the camera (e.g., when speaking to the Standardized Client) and standing back from the camera (e.g., to demonstrate a posture or exercise).
5 REQUIRED PROPS AND FURNITURE
Candidates should have the following props and furniture available in their testing environment during the exam. Only those props listed may be used during the exam. The “Instructions to Candidate” for each station will list the props that may be used in that station.
Please note: this list includes all the props that candidates are permitted to use during a 2021 Clinical Component administration. Not all props will be appropriate for every exam
administration. All props will be inspected by the Proctor during the check-in process.
Quantity Item
2 Chairs without arms*
1 Chair with arms*
3 Pillows without pillowcases
1 Bath towel, not rolled, approximately 76 cm x 117 cm (30 in. x 46 in.) 1 Bath towel, rolled to approximately 15 cm (6 in.) in diameter
and 30 cm (12 in.) long, secured with elastic bands
1 Hand towel approximately 72 cm x 38 cm (28 in. x 15 in.)
1 Belt (e.g., from a bathrobe) or strap, approximately 1 m (3 ft.) in length 1 Broomstick, metre stick, pole or cane
1 Can of soup, large (approximately 23 fluid oz or 680mL), label removed 1 Can of soup, small (approximately 10 fluid oz or 300mL), label removed 1 Small table or desk (in addition to the surface for your computer)
1
Laundry basket, approximately 25 cm x 42 cm x 55 cm (10 in. x 15 in. x 22 in.)
1 Footstool, approximately 15-20 cm (6-8 in.) in height
* Chairs should be sturdy, appropriate for providing support when necessary.
