Medical Care Rubric Definitions
Totally Dependent (1) | Partially Independent (2) | Independent (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Medication (for instance, Oral, Liquid, Injection, Pumps, Drops, and so on) | An adult must administer the medication, ensuring the correct dosage and time. | The student can take their medication independently. However, an adult must verify the dosage. | The student can take their medication without the supervision of an adult. |
Other Medical Care (for instance, tube feeding, catheterization) | An adult must provide routine and essential medical care to the student. | The student can carry out his or her routine and essential medical care under the supervision of an adult. | The student can carry out his or her routine and essential medical care independently, without the supervision of an adult. |