Clinicals are a pivotal time in every PT student’s development as a therapist. My favorite CI threw me into every situation imaginable (and some I never imagined, let’s be honest), and I am a better PT because of her willingness to let me get a little uncomfortable. Clinicals are a pivotal time in every PT student’s development as a therapist. My favorite CI threw me into every situation imaginable (and some I never imagined, let’s be honest), and I am a better PT because of her willingness to let me get a little uncomfortable. There are many situations you can’t prepare for as you enter clinicals, and that’s okay, but these questions will help you to start your new adventure with a solid foundation.
Clinicals are a pivotal time in every PT student's development as a therapist, but in my experience as a CI I have learned just as much from my students as they have from me! I love being a CI, and the more I can prepare my students for clinicals before their first day the more success we both have. Covering these points prior to beginning clinicals will help you to start your new students off with a solid foundation, and foster a stronger professional relationship during your experience together.
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Clinicals are a pivotal time in every PT student’s development as a therapist. My favorite CI threw me into every situation imaginable (and some I never imagined, let’s be honest), and I am a better PT because of her willingness to let me get a little uncomfortable. Clinicals are a pivotal time in every PT student’s development as a therapist. My favorite CI threw me into every situation imaginable (and some I never imagined, let’s be honest), and I am a better PT because of her willingness to let me get a little uncomfortable. There are many situations you can’t prepare for as you enter clinicals, and that’s okay, but these questions will help you to start your new adventure with a solid foundation.
Clinicals are a pivotal time in every PT student's development as a therapist, but in my experience as a CI I have learned just as much from my students as they have from me! I love being a CI, and the more I can prepare my students for clinicals before their first day the more success we both have. Covering these points prior to beginning clinicals will help you to start your new students off with a solid foundation, and foster a stronger professional relationship during your experience together.
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