Practice Skills

Written By Amanda K. Giles, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Practice skills are essential for helping students become effective clinicians. Strong clinical skills will also help students confidence during their clinical experiences.

When teaching practice skills, encourage your students to give each other feedback, both from the role as the therapist and from the role as the patient/client. This will help improve each student's handling skills.

Amanda K. Giles, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Amanda K. Giles is an Associate Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy at Medical University of South Carolina. She has over 10 years of teaching experience in courses on surface anatomy, adultphysical dysfunction, and neuro-rehabilitation. Her clinical background is in acute care, adult rehabilitation, and mental health.

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