Level I Fieldwork C - Debriefing Video


OT 640 Level I Fieldwork C 
Debriefing Session - Macy Porter 


Link: https://youtu.be/1oCcHqAb4_I


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  1. UnknownJune 19, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Macy!

    That's awesome that your FWE allowed you to get so much practice! My FWE also allowed me to take the lead with treatment sessions, and sometimes I would also freeze for a minute and make sure I was comfortable enough to go through with it! But if you never practice with a real patient then you'll never really learn! Overall, it sounds like you had a great experience where you were able to learn a lot!
    I never even thought about looking over evaluation information, but i'll definitely be adding that to my list! Before our acute care evaluation sim lab, I was freaking out because I had never done anything like that before. So when I first saw an IP Rehab evaluation (and was able to compare and contrast the two), I realized that it will all just come with practice! Even though I'm not in acute care or IP Rehab for my Level 2 Fieldwork, it never hurts to look over the evaluation portion! Great video, Macy, and thanks for sharing!

    Gracie

    P.S. I knew you'd do your video in front of your plants! :)

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  2. UnknownJune 19, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    Macy, thank you so much for sharing your experience! I think it's incredible you were able to see the same clients throughout your stay and get some hands-on experience with them. I'm glad you were able to work with them throughout their healing process and even get to see what environments you are discharging them into. I need help with understanding diagnoses as well and look forward to learning more about them as well! Great post!

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  3. UnknownJune 21, 2018 at 7:38 AM

    Macy, it sounds like you had a great learning experience! It's great that you were able to be so hands on during this experience. I would be overwhelmed to have to choose activities for the clients, but i'm sure it got easier throughout the two weeks with the practice! Can't wait to hear more! Have a good break!

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