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RTH 404 Pediatric Disabling Conditions (online elective)
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RTH 491 TR and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
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C. What coursework or experiences best prepared you to perform during internship?
I think the course that I utilized the most in my internship was Program Design and Administration (456). I caught myself doing certain things that I shouldn’t be doing. For example, using opinions in my documentation. For instance, saying something is “appropriate” is an opinion because what is appropriate for one person might be inappropriate for another person. I think Facilitation Techniques course came in handy during my internship because in a nursing home setting it can be easy to get stuck in a routine and …show more content…
It was also helpful when applying to internships because you can use examples from your volunteer experience during your interview. For example, I was able to say in my interview that I can think on the spot because during my time at Riverfront the staff occasionally wouldn’t show up for programs so I would have to think of an art and craft as soon as I arrived. Next, the volunteer experience has made me a more well-rounded person and has helped me understand what population I enjoy working with. Everyone has a niche and through volunteering, you can learn what population you most connect with. Third, I have become more comfortable and open working with people with disabilities. I was always intimidated at first because I didn’t want to offend or not understand the population I am working with. However, I learned to get to know people on a one on one basis and the relationship always grows from
RTH 404 Pediatric Disabling Conditions (online elective)
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Not Important 2
Somewhat Important 3
Moderately Important 4
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RTH 491 TR and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
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C. What coursework or experiences best prepared you to perform during internship?
I think the course that I utilized the most in my internship was Program Design and Administration (456). I caught myself doing certain things that I shouldn’t be doing. For example, using opinions in my documentation. For instance, saying something is “appropriate” is an opinion because what is appropriate for one person might be inappropriate for another person. I think Facilitation Techniques course came in handy during my internship because in a nursing home setting it can be easy to get stuck in a routine and …show more content…
It was also helpful when applying to internships because you can use examples from your volunteer experience during your interview. For example, I was able to say in my interview that I can think on the spot because during my time at Riverfront the staff occasionally wouldn’t show up for programs so I would have to think of an art and craft as soon as I arrived. Next, the volunteer experience has made me a more well-rounded person and has helped me understand what population I enjoy working with. Everyone has a niche and through volunteering, you can learn what population you most connect with. Third, I have become more comfortable and open working with people with disabilities. I was always intimidated at first because I didn’t want to offend or not understand the population I am working with. However, I learned to get to know people on a one on one basis and the relationship always grows from