Hi everyone,
I was faced with having to lead part of a post-natal fitness class this week..It would have been fine, however, as I had not attended the class before, my Supervisor told me I was not expected to present anything - just participate : ) However, the Physio taking the class had different ideas!
Sure enough, the Supervisor got everyone's attention towards the end of the class, and told them that 'Angela will be taking you now for the rest of the session'.
I haven't been in this situation on this placement before, however, I managed to take the ladies through to the end of the class, and actually quite enjoyed it..Everything I taught them I have already been implementing on my post-natal treatment up on the wards, it is just different when you are standing up in front of a whole bunch of eager patients..
I am really glad this physio did this - although not impressed at the time..It highlighted what I did know, and also gave me the confidence in knowing that I can lead a group effectively.
If this situation presents itself in the future, I will not hesitate to take the challenge on board. We are faced with so many challenges through prac, but I know I have already improved so much from them. The situation has also highlighted that I, and we all have the knowledge, and the skills, we just need to believe that we do...
; )
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It sounds as though you handled the situation well. I know some people may have been overwhelmed if they were put on the spot like you were. It is good to have those experiences whilst on prac as I think they make us develop into better physios and learn rather quickly. It is important because when we graduate and are working as physios we will be continually put on the spot in various situations. Being able to handle it well when this happens is an important part of our profession, and instils confidence in our patients that we know what we are talking about and what we are doing. I think it is also important how you highlighted that we often underestimate our capabilities. As students we need to demonstrate confidence in what we do, especially if tested by being put on the spot. The next time I find myself in a similar situation I will try to handle it well as you have done.
Class work is really challenging and it seems that you really took the right approach to the situation presented to you. I know how dauntingit is my last placement was community physio classes and i remember the first class i took on my own it was hard because you need to adpt your communications skills to group style and focus on aspects such as voice projection, simplification of intstructions but also providing as musch education to the patients as possible. I think its good as students to seek these opportunites that allow us to jump outside our comfort zone and consilidate some of the knowledge and skills we have gained. well done dude
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