OTA 1240/50 Phys Dysfunction II Lab

Students learn practical application and active learning in lecture content. Designated as a service-learning class. At least 15 hours will be spent in civic engaged learning experiences.

Adult Clinic CEL Reflection

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         I remember filing into the tiny clinic room for the first time with the “second years”, watching in awe as they spoke to clients through the school laptop. I was impressed by how they seemed to effortlessly lead the intervention and record the infamous SOAP notes. They knew so much and appeared to be professionals already!

         Soon that semester was over, and we learned that we would be leading the sessions. I was in shock. I thought to myself, “I am not ready! Can I do this?” Ready or not it was my turn. My first client had expressive aphasia, among other disfunction's that limited his involvement and function in communicating during our session. I learned the value in a care giver for support and of patience on my part so as to give him time to process. In this session we talked about the use of adaptive technology, and strategies to improve organization and maximize his activity tolerance.

The second adult client I got to treat had autism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In this session we discussed the importance of mental hygiene, advocating and instructing on what resources are available, self-care strategies, and making certain that they were the least restrictive methods for her.

Any time I am able to meet with a person for clinic is a great learning experience for me. This is a time for me to put all of my studying and learning to the test. It is the ultimate test as I strive to do my best for each client. This experience has helped me to learn the process and work it takes required to create an intervention. From planning and pulling from evidence-based research, filling out the intervention form, gathering supplies, building rapport, applying skilled instruction, keeping time and writing the documentation, I am getting a full experience of application. Who knows, perhaps someday I will be running an intervention with as much ease as the last graduating class.