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My NDT Course Wasn’t What I Expected
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Toni Patt
Last weekend I finally got the chance to attend an NDT course. Even though some of the material was basic, it pulled things together for me. For the first time I feel like I might have a chance at passing the NCS exam in a year or two. Listening to the
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Deciding When to Move On
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Toni Patt
How do you know when it's time to start looking for another job, or in my case, another assignment? For the last two weeks I've been asking myself that question. I've experienced some things over the last few weeks that have made me start to wonder if
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A Matter of Perspective
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Toni Patt
I went to a CEU course last week about motor control. One of the key points of the presentation was the influence of perception on movement. For example, a patient will move in response to the perceived environment. Therefore, if the patient perceives
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How to Handle Incorrect Information
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Toni Patt
I found myself in an awkward situation a few days ago. I had just finished an evaluation in the stroke unit. The OT was preparing to work with the patient, so I gave her a summary of what I had already done so she could be more efficient. I mentioned
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What is the Value of a GCS?
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Toni Patt
Somehow this week during all the normal chaos of life I managed a major accomplishment. I completed and mailed my registration to sit for the GCS exam next year. I'm very proud of myself. Completing the application isn't very difficulty. Making the commitment
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The Problem with Continuing Education
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Toni Patt
I'm a continuing education junkie. I love going to courses. Home study courses aren't bad either. I've had to cut down and limit myself lately because things have gotten so expensive. I will no longer travel for a course, unless it's NDT next year. I've
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This Was a Learning Experience
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Toni Patt
Recently I had the opportunity to work with a different PTA on the rehab unit. She'd worked there off and on over the years and more recently has been filling in as needed. For some reason I hadn't met her previously. I'm sorry to say I wish I would have
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It’s Time to Read the Literature
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Toni Patt
Last week I had a unique assignment. I was to read an article, present it where I work and report back on the response. Specifically, I was to address whether anyone could follow my presentation and knew the statistics. It didn't surprise me when no one
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A CEU Course Got Me Thinking
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Toni Patt
Saturday I went to a CEU course on neuroanatomy. That isn't something that lends itself to a full day of lecture but I made it through. The last hour or so is a blur. My brain stopped processing before the class finished. The instructor included treatment
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Computers Are a Part of PT
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Toni Patt
My computer was down for a few days. Three calls to the manufacturer later and I'm back up and running. Being computer-less was an eye-opening experience. It made me realize how much I've come to depend on mine. I had to stop and think about how to do
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PTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ORDER XRAYS
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Toni Patt
This semester my class is Radiologic Imaging. It's an overview of the various radiological studies a PT might encounter, how the study is produced and what each study shows. Each week we have two discussions. One concerns how the study being covered benefits
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Should I Go To Dallas?
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Toni Patt
Which is better? Is it better to earns CEUs doing home study, or is it better to attend courses? I've been having this debate with myself. Like almost everyone else, I have a continuing education budget. In previous years, I've fulfilled my requirement
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Osteoporosis
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Toni Patt
This semester my class is about woman's health from midlife to beyond. We're studying disease processes that typically affect older women. Last week the topic was osteoporosis. I thought that would be pretty basic. It's caused by loss of bone mass. It's
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A Disturbing Trend
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Toni Patt
The old ladies of therapy have been talking again. This time we were discussing a trend we've noticed. We're concerned because what we've seen doesn't bode well for the future of our profession. None of us are excited with the new graduates we've been
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Give Me What I Paid For
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Toni Patt
My online class is wrapping up this week. I can't say I'm unhappy about that. The class was a big disappointment to me. This was a graduate level class. I paid regular college tuition to be in it. I spent over one hundred dollars on books. I don't think
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