CAPR PCE Written case studies
CAPR PCE Written · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) Written Component is one half of the entry-to-practice assessment used in Canada to determine whether a physiotherapy graduate has the foundational knowledge expected of a clinician beginning independent practice. It is aimed at candidates who have completed an accredited physiotherapy education and are working toward registration with a provincial or territorial regulator; the written component sits alongside a clinical (practical) component, and both are administered through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR). The CAPR PCE Written case studies are 5 cases and about 4,377 words.
1Post-TKA stiffness with a new calf asymmetry
Ms R is 64 and is 5 weeks after a right total knee arthroplasty. At discharge two weeks ago her knee flexion was 85°; today it is 70°, with an 8° extension lag, a moderate effusion and warmth over the joint.
866 words, about 4 min2Stroke, a painful shoulder and unrealistic family expectations
Mr K is 71 and is 3 weeks after a left middle cerebral artery infarct. He has dense right hemiparesis (MRC grade 1–2/5 in the upper limb and 2/5 in the lower limb) and a right homonymous hemianopia.
850 words, about 4 min3COPD exacerbation, day 2, and a request to walk to the toilet
Mr P is 74 and was admitted 48 hours ago with an acute exacerbation of COPD. He is on 2 L/min nasal cannula with SpO2 90%, respiratory rate 24, heart rate 104, BP 138/82 and temperature 37.8°C.
855 words, about 4 min4Stage 3 sacral pressure injury, hip precautions and incontinence
Mrs L is 82 and is day 4 after a right hemiarthroplasty for a displaced femoral neck fracture. She is weight-bearing as tolerated with a frame, and hip precautions are in place.
835 words, about 4 min5Weekend discharge pressure and a patient with mild cognitive impairment
You are the physiotherapist on a weekend shift in an acute hospital. Mr D is 78 and is day 3 after an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
971 words, about 5 min