THE CURRICULUM
What we offer:
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Technical skills development:
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Functional assessment techniques
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Clinical reasoning
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Needling techniques
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Soft tissue mobilization
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Prescriptive exercise
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Specialized core rehab/pelvic floor
Practice management help:
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Building patient rapport/optimizing communication
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Dealing with difficult patients
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Patient education re injury management vs performance care vs ongoing maintenance treatment
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Interacting with other team members - building strong relationships with fellow practitioners and admin staff
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Audit prep
Continuing education support:
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Advice on which courses to take & when
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Guidance on how to integrate newly learned concepts into your practice
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Networking opportunities with contacts in the field with various specialties
Format
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Shadowing hours​
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​Some of our best learning has been from watching our mentors treat. We have direct shadowing hours in timely intervals to teach what cannot be taught in the classroom.
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One-on-one skills development sessions​
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​Following shadowing hours, we will spend an hour with you to practice skills you have learned and offering feedback
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Group workshops - led by Julia/Joelle and guest instructors
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Individual and group Zoom calls to discuss cases, review research, and present topics in an inservice-style format
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Ongoing phone/email support
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We are accessible via telephone and email to answer questions you may have about your practice
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Online forum
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You will have access to a private community of likeminded individuals to ask questions, share resources, discuss your practice, and grow as a practitioner​
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"The mentorship program has helped equip me with the tools to feel confident with treating a variety of conditions. The instructors provide a lot of support, both in person and through electronic resources. Many learning opportunities are provided through shadowing, group workshops, and tutorials led by highly-reputable clinicians. I have gained invaluable skills for assessing, treating and managing my caseload. I would recommend the program for any new graduate!" -KR
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"The mentorship program has allowed me to become more confident in providing good quality patient care. It has made the transition from Physiotherapy school into the clinical setting a lot smoother. I have grown, and continue to grow, as a practitioner under the guidance of the mentorship program." -AE
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