Essential knowledge for physiotherapists and physiotherapy students, New Zealand physiotherapy student and educator experiences – with Dr Sarah Ward, PhD

This is part 2 of my conversation with physiotherapist, triathlete and physiotherapy educator Dr Sarah Ward. We discussed Sarah’s experiences as a physio educator in New Zealand and how Sarah and her colleagues help prepare physiotherapy students for the workforce

In this episode:

0:00 Welcome back Sarah

2:50 What physiotherapy courses are there in New Zealand?

5:00 How do you remember anatomy when you return to study?

6:32 Why is anatomy so important?

8:10 The disruptions to education from COVID-19 – New Zealand experiences

14:04 Simulation in physio education. Making teaching relatable

15:32 The difficulties of engaging with students online

19:35 The stale physio academic who trained 30 years ago doesn’t actually exist

20:00 To be a good educator you have to be a good clinician – but being an educator is itself a skill

 

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