Physical Therapy Program
Physical therapy programs require dedication, commitment, tenacity, and desire from students. It should be considered as the student's job for two and half years. It requires students in the program who are learning to act like professionals. A student may be limited in what they are able to accomplish however; they still have the opportunity to act professionally. How a student in a physical therapy program behaves while in the program, will most likely translate into how he or she will conduct themselves as a physical therapist. Professionalism in the context of being a student in a physical therapy program has many characteristics that are expected as a professional physical therapist. A student must have punctuality, motivation, a good
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A student’s motivation is what drives them to be a physical therapist. If a student is not motivated, it is unlikely that they will perform at the level of excellence required from physical therapy programs. Time is wasted for everyone involved including the student's, professors and fellow students. In a physical therapy program, a student must be motivated to demonstrate that they can provide excellent care to a future patient. Personally, I believe a student’s motivation is defined by setting a life goal to serve others by improving their physical abilities which, in turn, improves their way of life. The duty of a physical therapist is to help people who cannot help themselves. A PT student should be motivated to increase their own knowledge and skills as much as possible in order to help others in the …show more content…
A strong work ethic is necessary for the many hours of studying and learning required to complete a physical therapy program. A student who is not willing to learn and keep up with the work, will end up falling behind, causing themselves to have more work. Staying on top of assignments may be difficult, and why students with a proper work ethic end up succeeding more often. Work ethic is not only about getting the work done, but ensuring that the work is done correctly. A lazy student might take shortcuts or perform a task incorrectly which increases their chances of making incorrect decisions with a patient's therapy plan and future work.
The utmost characteristic is for a student to have a desire to serve others rather than themselves. Without a desire to serve others the purpose of physical therapy is lost. Physical therapy is a health care profession and requires helping people who do not have the knowledge or discipline to help themselves. There is no greater meaning in life than to provide service to others. Students with goals of accumulating money or accolades ruin themselves [and in time, will be disappointed,
A student’s motivation is what drives them to be a physical therapist. If a student is not motivated, it is unlikely that they will perform at the level of excellence required from physical therapy programs. Time is wasted for everyone involved including the student's, professors and fellow students. In a physical therapy program, a student must be motivated to demonstrate that they can provide excellent care to a future patient. Personally, I believe a student’s motivation is defined by setting a life goal to serve others by improving their physical abilities which, in turn, improves their way of life. The duty of a physical therapist is to help people who cannot help themselves. A PT student should be motivated to increase their own knowledge and skills as much as possible in order to help others in the …show more content…
A strong work ethic is necessary for the many hours of studying and learning required to complete a physical therapy program. A student who is not willing to learn and keep up with the work, will end up falling behind, causing themselves to have more work. Staying on top of assignments may be difficult, and why students with a proper work ethic end up succeeding more often. Work ethic is not only about getting the work done, but ensuring that the work is done correctly. A lazy student might take shortcuts or perform a task incorrectly which increases their chances of making incorrect decisions with a patient's therapy plan and future work.
The utmost characteristic is for a student to have a desire to serve others rather than themselves. Without a desire to serve others the purpose of physical therapy is lost. Physical therapy is a health care profession and requires helping people who do not have the knowledge or discipline to help themselves. There is no greater meaning in life than to provide service to others. Students with goals of accumulating money or accolades ruin themselves [and in time, will be disappointed,