The 2nd year Doctor of Physical Therapy students complete projects in
which they perform a work station/job task analysis for a real client.
The projects are customized for the client and of course integrated
with current research evidence. This project is an integral component
of PHYT 632 Therapeutic Exercise III (
curriculum sequence).
The
students describe each task in terms of tools, equipment, task demands,
work station layout, as well as may other characteristics. They also
identify and assess risk factors of those job tasks.
Examples
include: bartender, sheep shearer, pilot, mill operator, child care
provider, state police trooper, bakery assistant, stock clerk,
powerwasher, surf rescue, ICU nurse, athletic trainer and many others
"
It is valuable for the students to broaden their perspective of
physical therapy from the traditional hospital/clinic setting to the
industry/job site setting in order to focus on injury prevention,
wellness promotion, and safety."
~ Mike Rabel, PT, DScPT, OCS, CEAS, Associate Professor