Enthusiastic Student Athletic Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design and execution.
Skills
Adaptive to changing environments
Program development
Patient-focused therapy
Specialization in sports injuries and therapy
Skilled in patient relations
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
Work History
Head Student Athletic Therapist, 08/2011 - 03/2013 University Of Victoria Vikes Basketball – City, STATE,
Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, dislocations, sprains, strains, meniscoid injuries, anterior and posterior cruciate ligament sprains and ruptures, postural imbalances, neuropathies, and concussions, as well as many others.
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Trained and oriented new Student Athletic Therapists and Kinesiology students.
Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.
Established positive rapport with patients.
Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals and patients.
Acted as a First Responder for acute injury management as well as assessed athletes' ability to compete following acute trauma to the head.
Student Athletic Therapist, 08/2010 - 03/2011 Lambrick Park Secondary School – City, STATE,
Managed high school athletes' injury management and progress in a variety of sports.
Acted as a first Responder in acute injury situations of varying levels.
provided prophylactic taping to support injured structures.
Student Athletic Therapist / First Responder, 01/2011 - 01/2011 Sportmed BC – City, STATE,
Acted as First Responder and provided Prophylactic taping services for 100's of BCAA Lacrosse Athletes.
Communicated via VHF radio with other event workers.
Created and used emergency action plan.
Treated less serious acute injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Athletic and Exercise Therapy, Expected in Current - Camosun College - B.C., GPA:
Extensive training
in emergency situations for First Responder certification.
Necessary skills
were gained in order to assess musculoskeletal injuries and apply a
wide array of orthopaedic tapes for athletes returning to
competition.
Extensive
coursework involving theory and practical application of anatomy of
the upper and lower extremity as well as the spine.
Theoretical and
hands on learning for upper and lower extremity assessment and
rehabilitative techniques.
Over 1000 hours of
work in the field and 100+ hours in a clinical setting working under
a Certified Athletic therapist, mainly with Varsity CIS Athletes.
Additional Information
Relevant Accreditations and licenses Certified First Responder - Issued September 2011 (valid 3 years)
In good standing with the CATA and BCATA. (2010-current)
Class 7N drivers license - Issued February 2011.
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