Thank You for coming to our meeting on \u201cObservation Etiquette and Tips to Maximize Your Experience\u201d. During the meeting, we did a run through from initiation observation hours to saying your \u201cHello\u201d and \u201cGood \u2013 Bye!\u201d
\nHere is the summary:
\n–\tTip to Asking Observation
\no\tFace to Face
\no\tBe Polite
\no\tPractice with a Write Up
\no\tE \u2013 Mail or Phone
\no\tResume
\no\tPhone Call
\n\uf0a7\tName
\n\uf0a7\tYear \/ School
\n\uf0a7\tAsk for Observation Opportunities are Available
\no\tExpress interests in PT \/ OT
\no\tProvide Facility with Contact Information, Days and Times are Available
\n\uf0a7\tBe as Flexible as Possible as they are Taking the Time to give you experience in the field
\n–\tPre \u2013 Observation Follow Up
\no\tCall \/ E \u2013 mail the day before to verify your time
\n\uf0a7\tLets the facility know you are serious and will be there
\no\tAsk about dress attire if unsure (business casual is most likely) and location of facility, if need
\n\uf0a7\tBoys: dress shirt, pants, black shoes
\n\uf0a7\tGirls: dress shirt or dress, clean clothes, and black shoes
\n\uf0a7\tIron your clothes
\n\uf0a7\tBe clean
\n\uf0a7\tFirst impression is important
\n–\tObservation
\no\tArrive early
\no\tDress appropriate
\no\tBring with you:
\n\uf0a7\tWater
\n\uf0a7\tNotebook and writing utensil
\n\uf0a7\tQuestions (especially on return visits this lets the therapist know you are intrigued and are putting in the time and make the most of your experience)
\n\uf0a7\tFood, if appropriate
\no\tDon\u2019t lock out your knee
\no\tWash your hand, a lot
\n\uf0a7\t15 sec with hot water
\no\tHelp out, but know your limitations
\n\uf0a7\tThe more willing you are to participate in this manner the better the perception the clinician will have of you as person, student, and future practitioner
\n\uf0a7\tKnow and understand that you are not able to active participate in patient treatment
\no\tMaximums the experience
\n\uf0a7\tPatients interaction
\n\uf0a7\tHelp out \u2013 clean and put things away
\no\tBE OBSERVANT
\n\uf0a7\tAs an observing student, you are strictly observing (no patient care)
\n\uf0a7\tTake in treatment
\n\uf0a7\tAcknowledge the facility lay out, patient flow, culture
\n\uf0a7\tHIPPA
\n\u2022\tPut note down
\n\u2022\tDon\u2019t say anything
\no\tRespect the Therapist\u2019s time
\n\uf0a7\textraordinary opportunity appreciate it
\n\uf0a7\twhen a therapist is charting, allow them to do so
\n\u2022\tif not, leave the room
\no\tinteract with patient
\no\tDocument hours, yourself, with details of patient care encountered. Have practitioner sign \u2013 off each day for your records
\n\uf0a7\tdo a LOG
\no\tbe friendly to everyone you encounter
\no\tbe open-minded (people are different, experience will be diverse
\no\tTHANK YOUs at the end of each patient treatment, at the end of the day, at the end of the experience (hand write)
\n–\tThank you
\no\tAlways hand \u2013 write a thank you to show appreciation for your experience
\no\tYou are able to show a little extra gratitude with goodies
\n–\tDocument for PTCAS
\no\tDocument
\n\uf0a7\tOverseeing therapist
\n\uf0a7\tLocation setting type
\n\uf0a7\tSpecialties observed with hours spent in it
\n\uf0a7\tSetting options
\n\u2022\tOut \u2013 patient
\no\tOrthopedics
\no\tSports pediatrics
\no\tNeurology
\no\tGeriatric
\no\tCardiovascular and pulmonary
\no\tSchool district
\no\tHome health
\no\tWomen\u2019s health
\n\u2022\tIn \u2013 patient
\no\tHospital
\no\tRehabilitation
\no\tSNF (skill nurses)
\n–\tQuestion to consider
\no\tHow does this clinic differ from others?
\no\tWhat are each PTs different theories on treatment strategy?
\no\tHow did your program compare to other?
\no\tWhat captivates your job?
\no\tWhat specialty do you recommend?
\no\tHow do I get to this position?
\no\tReward experience?
\no\tBalance family and work?
\n–\tGet some hours During Winter Break
\no\tTry to get 20 to 40 hours
\no\tPracticum \u2013 schedule in advance as you have to submit paper
\nIn other news
\nA reminder for everybody that our club fundraiser on November 29th at Papa\u2019s Pizza on 3rd Street. Print out the following flyer and bring it to Papa\u2019s Pizza on November 29th, Papa\u2019s Pizza will donate 50% of your total purchases to our club. Tell your friends, family, and everybody you know. All the money raised during this fundraiser will donate to our Wheel \u2013 A \u2013 Thon Event during Spring term. You can print out the flyer at our blog under the fundraiser tap.
\nThere is a new tap available on the blog title Internship and Opportunity, where information about internship and opportunity can be finds. Also we can find jobs and observation there too.
\nIf you are a new member to the club, remember to sign the Membership Contract and pay the $10 club fee. This year, our club is offering a Mentorship Program, which the club will pair, members with other members to help each other. If you are interested in the program, please contact our Vice President, Laura Ann Chong at chongl@onid.orst.edu.
\nTeam Therapy (PTAH Flag Football team) is continually looking for more players. If you are interested, please contact, Jeff Ford, fordjef@onid.orst.edu, with your name, gender, student ID # and he will able to give you more information.
\nIf you are going to be in town for Thanksgiving break and need volunteer hours, please contact Annie Jones at johnsoan@onid.orst.edu for more information.
\nAlso, our last meeting of the term is on the Tuesday of 1oth week. We will be holding a study session at the library. So come and bring your question. And we will try to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thank You for coming to our meeting on \u201cObservation Etiquette and Tips to Maximize Your Experience\u201d. During the meeting, we did a run through from initiation observation hours to saying your \u201cHello\u201d and \u201cGood \u2013 Bye!\u201d Here is the summary: – Tip to Asking Observation o Face to Face o Be Polite o Practice with… Continue reading