Stacy Forden 

12/04/2023 

Clinic Service-learning reflection

 My experience in the clinic this semester was very eye-opening and provided me with a better understanding of what I will be doing next semester, running interventions of my own. I had the opportunity to observe various interventions, including adult onsite, adult telehealth, and pediatric telehealth. I must admit that when I first walked into the clinic environment, I had no idea what was going on. It was somewhat overwhelming since the client brought up emotions in me and many of my classmates. However, I am grateful for this experience because it allowed me and my classmates to get closer and bond over a shared experience. The clinic experience connected all of my learning throughout the semester. We were able to learn about different deficits in physical dysfunction and then witness them in real life in the clinic. Additionally, I had the opportunity to learn about a variety of adaptive devices in Modalities and see them in action while creating adaptive devices for patients. The class where I experienced the most crossover engagement was Fieldwork, where we learned how to write SOAP notes. As SOAP notes are a significant aspect of our future professional work, the opportunity to observe interventions in the clinic and practice writing SOAP notes was incredibly valuable. Participating in the clinic will significantly influence my personal growth because it provided me with a real look at what I will be doing as a professional in the industry. I am grateful for the introduction to occupational therapy that the clinic provides and am both excited and nervous about running my own clinic and treatment programs next semester