Internship Goals
Discuss with your internship supervisor and apply the following Internship Goas to your Contract
General Goals
Identify major concepts related to Exercise Science
Develop skills related to conducting exercise tests and prescribing exercise programs
Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of exercise science
Build information literacy skills
Communicate efficiently
Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Measure blood pressure at rest and during exercise accurately*
Measure pulse (heart) rate at rest and during exercise accurately*
Recite basic characteristics of ECG readings (P wave, QRS complex, ST segment, T wave)
Recognize basic ECG patterns (Normal Sinus Rhythm, p wave inversion, widened QRS complex, long ST segment, T wave inversion, A-V block, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation )
Instruct how to prep and place ECG electrodes (2-lead and 12-lead ECG)*
Describe the most common signs and symptoms of Myocardial Infarction (MI) and stroke
Describe the emergency protocols of the facility
Describe the policies and procedures of the facility
Calculate MET level for each client doing each exercise mode and intensity
Calculate therapeutic target heart rate for healthy and special populations (e.g. cardiovascular risks, diabetes, chronic obstructive lung diseases, obesity, pregnancy, post cardiac transplant, etc.)
Use and interpret the client’s perceived exhaustion scale (PES) to adjust the exercise intensity/mode
Recognize when the client/patient is in Valsalva maneuver and its implication to their BP
Explain client/patient scheduling
Treat all clients/patients professionally and respectfully (e.g. address individual’s name not the health issues,, remember their names, etc.)
Report the supervisor any sign/symptoms potential of MI, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension, respiratory distress, etc.
Provide 30min.-45min. Inservice (staff education) to the staff on a specific topic relevant to cardiac rehab
Create a fact sheet that can be used as a client education material or to be displayed in the facility (e.g. about a common health condition, exercise instruction, etc.)
Identify a small problem in the facility that can potentially be solved easily (e.g. appointment system, space use for safety, staff safety, etc.)
* If you are not permitted to work directly with the clients/patients, then accomplish this goal using staff members
Gym/Fitness Center
Classify each type of exercise that is being performed by the client (e.g. flexibility, strengthening, endurance, agility, balance, coordination)
List all the exercise equipment/tools and their purposes
Analyze the effectiveness of each exercise equipment/tools
Analyze the effectiveness of exercise instructions (Are the clients doing what they are supposed to do? Is the training providing necessary and timely feedback to modify their exercise form/mode/duration/intensity?)
Describe any discrepancies between what you have learned in ES major program at GCU vs. what is practiced in the facility.
Express orally the above to the supervisor tactfully and in a professional manner
Analyze the nutrition contents of all (or some of the) products/juices available at the facility
Analyze the psychology associates with physical training (e.g. dependency, addiction, helplessness, self-efficacy, goal setting, presence, placebo, nocebo, etc.)
Offer a 30-45 min. inservice (staff development) at the facility
Assist in developing/designing a staff profile chart or a webpage
Identify a small problem in the facility that can potentially be solved easily (e.g. appointment system, space use for safety, staff safety, etc.)
Communicate the above tactfully and professionally with the supervisor and if agreed, offer suggestions for solving it or actually solving it
Compare/contrast a variety of professional certifications the staff hold that are relevant to ES major
Physical Therapy Clinic (Outpatient)
Identify the most common (top 10) clinical diagnoses that their clients are referred to PT
Recognize the most common (top 10) PT procedures that are observed at the facility
Describe the most common (top 10) surgical procedures that you encounter at the facility
List all the precautions (mainly exercise precautions) for the above common clinical diagnoses/surgical procedures
List all the exercise equipment/tools and their purposes
Analyze the effectiveness of each exercise equipment/tools
Analyze the effectiveness of exercise instructions (Are the clients doing what they are supposed to do? Is the training providing necessary and timely feedback to modify their exercise form/mode/duration/intensity?)
Identify the basic functions of the wheelchair and operate/assist safely
Describe the emergency protocols of the facility
Describe the policies and procedures of the facility
Provide 30min.-45min. Inservice (staff education) to the staff on a specific topic relevant to cardiac rehab
Create a fact sheet that can be used as a client education material or to be displayed in the facility (e.g. about a common health condition, exercise instruction, etc.)
Identify a small problem in the facility that can potentially be solved easily (e.g. appointment system, space use for safety, staff safety, etc.)
Analyze the psychology associates with rehabilitation process (e.g. dependency, addiction, helplessness, self-efficacy, goal setting, presence, placebo, nocebo, regaining the concept of “self” etc.)
Physical Therapy (Hospital Inpatient)
Identify the most common (top 10) clinical diagnoses that their clients are referred to PT
Recognize the most common (top 10) PT procedures that are observed at the facility
Describe the most common (top 10) surgical procedures that you encounter at the facility
List all the precautions (mainly exercise precautions) for the above common clinical diagnoses/surgical procedures
Identify the basic functions of the wheelchair and operate/assist safely
List all the exercise equipment/tools and their purposes
Analyze the effectiveness of each exercise equipment/tools
Analyze the effectiveness of exercise instructions (Are the clients doing what they are supposed to do? Is the training providing necessary and timely feedback to
modify their exercise form/mode/duration/intensity?)
Communicate with all staff professionally and effectively
Treat all clients/patients with respect and dignity (e.g. address each with their preferred name, etc.)
Identify sensory and motor function loss associated with aging or diseases (e.g. low vision, heard of hearing, hearing aid use, inability to reach shoes/socks, etc.)
Describe good and not-so-great communication that are observed in the facility
Describe the biomechanics of the basic activities of daily living (ADL)
• Rolling on the bed
• Sitting up from supine
• Sit to stand transfer
• Sit to sit transfer (toilet to wheelchair)
• Reaching
• Eating
• Brushing teeth
• Combing hairs
• Putting an arm through a sleeve
• Bottoning
• Opening door
• Relieving pressure off the bottocks by pressing the armrest of the chair downward (what muscles are the prime movers? What stabilizers in action?)
Describe the role of family and social network in their physical recovery
Analyze the psychology associates with physical training (e.g. dependency, addiction, helplessness, self-efficacy, goal setting, presence, placebo, nocebo, etc.)
Describe the emergency protocols of the facility
Describe the policies and procedures of the facility
Offer a 30-45 min. inservice (staff development) at the facility
Assist in developing/designing a staff profile chart or a webpage
Identify a small problem in the facility that can potentially be solved easily (e.g. appointment system, space use for safety, staff safety, etc.)
Communicate the above tactfully and professionally with the supervisor and if agreed, offer suggestions for solving it or actually solving it
Compare/contrast a variety of professional certifications the staff hold that are relevant to ES major
Describe all health care professionals’ roles and contributions in the rehabilitation process at this particular facility (e.g. Hospitalist and all other specialized MDs, , RN, Social Worker, Case Manager, PT, OT, Speech Language Pathologist, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Dietitians, Wound care specialist, Patient Advocate, translators, hospital volunteers, etc.)
Occupational Therapy
Identify the most common (top 10) clinical diagnoses that their clients are referred to PT
Recognize the most common (top 10) PT procedures that are observed at the facility
Describe the most common (top 10) surgical procedures that you encounter at the facility
List all the precautions (mainly exercise precautions) for the above common clinical diagnoses/surgical procedures
Identify the basic functions of the wheelchair and operate/assist safely
Describe all the tools and equipment that are used in the OT session (e.g. splint, fluidotherapy, a variety of adaptive technology and tools)
Analyze the psychology associates with physical training (e.g. dependency, addiction, helplessness, self-efficacy, goal setting, presence, placebo, nocebo, etc.)
Identify cognitive rehab methods observed
Describe how transfer training be instructed
Offer a 30-45 min. inservice (staff development) at the facility
Assist in developing/designing a staff profile chart or a webpage
Identify a small problem in the facility that can potentially be solved easily (e.g. appointment system, space use for safety, staff safety, etc.)
Communicate the above tactfully and professionally with the supervisor and if agreed, offer suggestions for solving it or actually solving it
Compare/contrast a variety of professional certifications the staff hold that are relevant to ES major
Analyze OT’s unique contribution to the field of rehabilitation
Propose how ES major can be an effective pre-OT candidate
Speech Language Pathology
Observe swallowing study, such as video fluoroscopic swallowing exam (VFSE) or modified barium study (MBS) conducted by SLP
Identify top 10 clinical diagnoses of those who are referred to SLP
Describe SLP’s practice and practice settings as a healthcare professional
Describe a vareity of SLP treatment approaches, such as oral muscle strengthening/coordination, accent reduction, and other speech-related rehabilitation
Registered Dieticians (RD) or Nutritionists
Identify publicly available resources for nutritional content analysis as well as client/patient education
Observe how RD or nutritionist work throughout the day
Describe the basic qualifications to become RD (or nutritionist) and their continuing education requirement
List top 10 nutrition certificate programs the supervisor trust and respect
Describe the major dietary theories and their advantages and disadvantages
List contraindications and precautions of certain food/herbs for a specific disease or health condition (e.g. blood thinning medication and Vitamin K intake or Vitamin E, fish oil, garlic, etc.)
Propose how ES major can be an excellent pre-RD candidate
Residential Facilities (Nursing Home, Assisted Living, 55 and Older Community. etc.)
Describe the emergency protocols of the facility
Describe the policies and procedures of the facility
Describe what types of professionals work in the facility in what capacity
Observe the turnover rate if such data is available and explore factors associated with
Offer a 30-45 min. inservice (staff development) at the facility
Communicate with all staff professionally and effectively
Treat all clients/patients with respect and dignity (e.g. address each with their preferred name, etc.)
Identify sensory and motor function loss associated with aging or diseases (e.g. low vision, heard of hearing, hearing aid use, inability to reach shoes/socks, etc.)
Describe good and not-so-great communication that are observed in the facility
Describe the role of family and social network in their quality of life
Faculty Internship Coordinators
Dr. Michael Wortley
Assistant Professor
Exercise Science & Wellness
Wellness Center 529
Email: mwortley@georgian.edu
TEL: 7329872475
Dr. Vincent Chen
Assistant Professor
Exercise Science & Wellness
Wellness Center 529
Email: vchen@georgian.edu
TEL: 7329872494