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This Field Period allowed me to assist students in safely completing a lesson, work with instructors to improve the program, and learn about NARAH and AHA.
Best Aspect
The best aspect of this Field Period was working hands-on with the students and seeing the joy that the horses bring to them.
I spent one week in the outpatient children's clinic observing occupational therapists work with children with diagnosis such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and developmentally delayed. The other week I shadowed an occupational therapist in the rehabilitation hospital in-patient unit of Casa Colina. The diagnosis in this unit ranged from stoke, crush injuries, heart attacks, viral and autoimmune diseases.
Best Aspect
This Field Period was unique because of the diversity of treatment setting and diagnosis that were present at this site. Casa Colina is one of the leading therapy settings in the country and it was fascinating to learn from their expertise.
This Field Period allowed me to observe and help with patient care.
Best Aspect
Being able to see a lot of patient care performed was great, as was being able to distinguish the difference between physical and occupational therapy.
