Training At The University Of Liverpool

The ultimate goal for myself, and the initial reason for studying with the Distance Learning Centre, is to become an Operating Department Practitioner(ODP). The role will involve working within operating theatres inside hospitals to support patients throughout their time during certain operations, or ‘periopertive journey’ (Health Education England, 2014b). I came to the decision to focus on making this my chosen career in November 2012 through word of mouth and a significant amount of research. The profession carries an extensive list of positives and negatives, along with how well it fits my personality and previous experiences; despite never working within the health sector previously.

After my previous experiences and completing job shadows, I have a better idea of the setting I want to work in when I complete the OTA/PTA program. As of now I can see myself working as a physiotherapist assistant in a sports clinic. I can see myself following through with rehabilitation programs to help an individual with an injury or condition. I view myself learning how to work the equipment in the physiotherapy clinic, setting up clients to them and knowing exactly what they do. I can see myself being very interested and eager to learn more about a sports injury especially due to the fact it could happen to me or my teammates. I also love learning about anatomy and physiology of the body.

profession, communities, and in society” (para. 5). I want to continue to broaden my knowledge over the life of my career. I also believe in using this knowledge to positively impact others in all aspects of healthcare.

I am currently a 3rd year nursing student at Ryerson University and have recently become extremely interested in physiotherapy. This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to work with the University Health Network as a Patient Observer, where I was able to discuss with many physiotherapists about the nature of their jobs. Every physiotherapist spoke with the utmost positivity when discussing their position even after numerous years of practice. This inspired me to pursue my goal of becoming a physiotherapist in the future as it is something I am very passionate about.

As much as I loved studying this course, unfortunately due to homesickness I did not enjoy living in Scotland and being so far away from my family and friends has been difficult for me and thus for this reason, I have decided not to continue onto the second year of my degree and returned home to London. This experience has however allowed me to expand my teamworking and communication skills through speaking to patients and building good patient interactions. I also feel that it is important to have a sympathetic and caring nature to be able to help patients. I'm satisfied by impacting positively on those around me and caring for special care groups (young, elderly, and anxious) genuinely rewards my compassionate personality. Undertaking clinical treatment and manually implementing theoretical knowledge in tasks requiring precise dexterity are also components of the course that I enjoyed. My commitment and desire to become a dental hygienist and dental therapist has only been strengthened through this

This course most prepared me for the actual work setting. There were many treatment interventions that were practiced that I would not have known if it were not for the training in the physical dysfunction course. Transfer safety, assessments, and various treatments were used on a daily basis in the hospital facility, and I felt as prepared as I possibly could be due to the physical dysfunction course.

My level 1 fieldwork II was assigned at Charleston Area Medical Center – Medication Rehabilitation Inpatient Services in Charleston, West Virginia. It was an Inpatient Rehabilitation which provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy services. My supervisor is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for more than 3 years. My fieldwork started around 7:45am and ends at 4pm. My supervisor provides me with occupational profile of the patient, diagnosis and the treatment before interacting with the patients. They usually see 3 patients in a day for 90 mins therapy sessions.

First off, my immediate goal and underlying themes I wish to emanate every day is to put smiles on peoples’ faces. I firmly believe that every person has the right to be happy and being able to rid those with afflictions will make life worth living. Through evaluating all of the shadowing I’ve been able to partake in and the classes I’ve had the privilege of taking, I’ve developed an idea of what the pinnacle would be for me as an Occupational Therapist. I desire to work with those afflicted by strokes or spinal injury. Paralysis and brain injury are two very intriguing matters that can surprisingly be combated and overcome with diligent and adequate work. This ideal has been in my head since I was first exposed to my grandmother’s recovery process from her stroke. Additionally, my other grandmother has also done some work with Occupational Therapists of late. She suffers from Trigeminal Neuralgia which has impaired her in many ways, in fact she has even had to recover from a stroke. Once again I was able to witness the changes in mood and function in a loved one who used occupational therapy after a stroke. In fact, this time I was able to see the impact of occupational therapy on the effects of Trigeminal Neuralgia as well which heightened my interest in the profession and reconfirmed my desire to become an Occupational Therapist and

In this analysis of professional practice I shall examine the work I have undertaken in my current work setting and also evidence the progression in my practice. The names of the service users discussed has been changed in order to protect identity and to follow confidentiality policy (HCPC SOCPE: point 2). To conclude I shall identify and discuss my future learning needs.

CCOM’s strong values and mission of the promotion of the practice of osteopathic medicine would provide me with the knowledge of the science of healthcare. But as we all know, knowledge is only part of what it takes to be a successful physician. I believe I can fill this gap because of my understanding of the art of healthcare. Knowing how to work with colleagues and patients is something that all physicians will be faced with. I believe being able to do this effectively has the ability to set you apart as a physician. Obstacles I've overcome in my life have laced me with compassion and a deep understanding of people and life's ups and downs. Being relatable when working with a diverse population of people is something that comes from experience

I am delighted to provide a recommendation for 123 for her application to the Occupational Therapy Program. I had the fortune of ABC volunteered in the Occupational Department at HH Hospital during the period of February 16, 2015 to March 30, 2015. ABC has completed a total of fifty-seven hours of shadowing with an Occupational Therapist. She has gained a valuable experience of rehabilitation observation, both at bedside and in the rehab gym. Her duties include: accompany and assist the therapists during therapy sessions, set up treatment area, transporting residents to and from therapy gym, and numerous clerical duties.

This applicant describes the limits of the field he plans to pursue: "However, in time physical therapy became the logical focus of my attention for a number of reasons. For one, I have memories from a very young age of my grandfather in Czechoslovakia, disabled by a stroke, his problems unmitigated by any attempts at physical therapy. I will never forget the devastating consequences of this." He goes on to describe ways

Clinical placements for students are a very important part of their academic life. A clinical placement refers to spending time in a professional practice environment undertaken in a workplace setting by students so that they can acquire the necessary skills, abilities and competencies required to become professional practitioners (Armitage, 2012). It is a highly valued part of a student's academic progression as it enables them to learn about the practical aspects of practicing physiotherapy and allows them to develop a working knowledge of the profession through the experiences gained while being part of the clinical placement program.

I have learned to communicate better with both my colleagues, patients and their families and how to develop therapeutic relationships. I have also improved in academic writing. I feel I have made positive impact on both patients and their families during module three and four placements. I safely practiced the clinical skills acquired during theory and on placement and have developed more confidence in delivering these skills.

In my early years of professional education, the focus was mainly on rehabilitative aspect of physiotherapy in hospitals or community