Teaching, Learning And Clinical Setting

Ever since I was a kid, it has been my life goal to help as many people I can. I have moved around in many different areas of the medical field, but no career had caught my eye as much as physical therapy. As an athlete, I have been in and out of the physical therapist’s office for a majority of my life. Each time I have went I could not help but be beyond grateful for what these people have done for me; they have given me the ability to play the sport I love despite all the hiccups. Physical therapy is a dynamic field within the field of medicine because as a physical therapist one can make a difference in the lives of his or her patients, enjoy job security, and enjoy a rewarding and personally satisfying career.

Colleges with a medical department often have a master’s program for physical therapy. (“Physical Therapists”) Physical therapy students have a required amount of field work in order to complete a program. Each candidate must work in an accredited workplace for the field work assignments. This part of the program is extremely valuable and helpful for a new therapist entering the field. Working one on one can be difficult even with all of the educational tools. (Curtis 37)

In addition, teaching is a significant part of any doctor’s life. As physicians, we are constantly educating not only our patients and their families, but also other physicians, residents and medical students. A physician may know all the medical information in the world, but the care of a patient is primarily predicated on that physician’s ability to successfully

I believe that my personal and professional growth and behavior as a physical therapist is of utmost importance. I base this firstly on my strong connection to those in society who are disadvantaged when it comes to physical therapy, and also on the movement system, movement being “the key to optimal living and quality of life for all people that extends beyond health to every person’s ability to participate in and contribute to society” (American Physical Therapy Association, 2013). This perspective, I believe, is aligned perfectly with the vision statement for the physical therapy profession – to transform society through optimization of movement to improve the human experience (APTA, 2013). After reviewing the vision statement, I strongly believe it will act as my guide by strengthening compassion, reinforcing advocacy, improving quality of service, and strengthening cohesion.

My time spent in the Clinical setting, so far, has been extremely inciteful as to how to become a better educator in a classroom setting. Through the data I collected I was able to connect Borich’s Seven Variables of learning to the students. By being in the clinical setting for nearly two months, I have been exposed to new ways of thinking when it comes to structuring a classroom and instructing a classroom. Within this reflection you will find out how I would better plan an effective lesson for the pupils in my future classroom. You will also discover what I will do about certain issues in the classroom and how I will address/fix them.

As a doctor of physical therapy, one of my career goals is being able to provide an optimum level of care to every individual that I encounter. Throughout my life, I have always found joy in helping others. Whether that help was big or small, it made me happy knowing that I could put a smile on another person's face. Early in college when I was deciding which career path to choose, this factor influenced my decision to pursue physical therapy. Going to Samuel Merritt University will prepare me to achieve this goal because through their extensive clinical experience, small class sizes, and immediate graduate success, I will have ample opportunities to refine my skills in providing care.

This experience prepares the student for the realities of professional practice, acquiring the knowledge skills and attributes to become a safe, competent practitioner (Mcallister 2001, cited in Midgley 2006). Educational audits by the clinical lead universities monitor clinical learning environments for their appropriateness of learning provision, enabling the ward to facilitate change if necessary to ensure continuing suitability as a clinical placement (NMC 2008).

I am learning about the significance of being committed to patient care and dedicating your life's work to the betterment of every patient. I possess a strong academic history as well as a willingness to commit my time to uplifting of my community. Even as a student who has had some hiccups academically, I am proving that I can overcome adversity and "keep my eyes on prize". Furthermore, I am devoted to being the future of physical therapy and displaying selflessness, dedication, compassion, distinction and authenticity. I have learned to sympathize and empathize with patients, however, at the same time stand firm in the therapeutic methods that need to be implemented for the patient's

One of important source of Physiotherapist knowledge is the patient, listening to the patient considers one of the essential profession skills. The main focus in interview is having the patient tell his or her story rather than having the therapists initiate a series of questions to which the patient must respond. Experts confirmed this in their interviews (Jensen, Gwyer, Shepard, & Hack, 2000).The therapist may ask the patient to briefly demonstrate the activity or positions that cause pain, because mechanism of injury is very importance in detecting the condition and diagnoses the type of injury. In Acromioclavicular (AC) the most common mechanism

In this case student of nursing where taught in an actual program the preparation of the use in physical therapy to gain experience. As you can see physical therapy is very useful in the medical field; in fact, nursing schools are preparing their students with some knowledge of physical therapy. Physical therapist are highly educated experts in the movement and function of human body. The goal of a physical therapist is to promote the patient’s ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.

The Code of Ethics for Physical Therapy on patient education states that, “Physical therapists shall educate members of the public about the benefits of physical therapy and the unique role of the physical therapist.” Working in several settings has provided me with opportunities to work with a variety of patients as well as an opportunity to learn how different physical therapists approach patient education. It has opened my eyes to the difficulty of showing patients what they need to do in order to be successful and to live a healthy lifestyle. As I continue to work in the field, there are a couple of issues that I am concerned about related to patient education and clinical teaching. One of the issues that really struck me during my observation

During peer review of clinical teaching there are several components may be needed to be taken in consideration. Stanford faculty development program has established seven beneficial components for peer review clinical teaching and these are leaning climate, the control of the session, the communication goals, evaluation, understanding and retention and self-directed learning (Beckman,et al,2003,in Skeff 1988). In addition to these components’, clinicians teaching techniques such as bedside skills, didactic skills, reflation fostering are essential to be taken in account during peer review of teaching in clinical setting (Copeland and Hewson ,2000 ;Peyre et al, 2011).

(Schreiber) In a recent Special Communication article in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Schreiber et al, recommended the use of pediatric based experiential-learning opportunities as a mechanism in achieving the five essential core competencies during pediatric physical therapy education. (Schreiber) The authors also highlighted the positive outcomes experienced by students who participated in service learning activities, including having a greater understanding of the patient’s environment as well as improved problem-solving and clinical skills. (Schreiber) While engaging with children attending Sensory Friendly Time (SFT), students will be provided a practice-based opportunity to work, hands-on with the child as well as interacting with students from other disciplines. As only 7% of programs require a pediatric clinical educational placement, developing formal, pediatric, practice-based experiences is critical to allow students to practice psychomotor, cognitive and affective or interactional skills that are specific to children.

In conclusion, nurse educators and physical therapists both have the same goal in mind of getting students or patients to a high level of functioning. The main focus of the nurse educator is to develop, implement, evaluate and improve educational curriculum for the nursing practice (NLN, 2016). Whereas, the main focus of the physical therapist is to motivate, support, assess, implement, evaluate and diagnose in an effort to rehabilitate the patient. After completing this assignment, I learned that healthcare professionals, regardless of disciplines, should always work together and collaborate to develop the best plan of care for the patient. I also learned that inter-disciplinary collaborations are key for improved patient outcomes, increased

One of the reasons why practitioners, students and academics hold clinical placements in such high regard is that it provides students with a base to link their theoretical knowledge with the practical aspects of practicing physiotherapy. Students get to apply what they had previously learned in the classroom setting and hone their skills in perfecting physiotherapy techniques. Not only does the clinical setting allow them to grasp the knowledge of the physiotherapy discipline, it also throws them into the pressures of real-life situations where students would need to combine their cognitive, motor and problem-solving skills in order to solve complex situations. Additionally, the clinical placement programs often help students to spend quality time with established professionals in the field of physiotherapy, obtain