Project:
At Summit Osteopathy, we strive to provide opportunities for growth and learning in several facets of professional practice. It is our goal to foster the development of those new to our profession, to assist in building confidence and passion for their osteopathic practice.
Who:
Practice Owner/Manager: Georgia Ellis
Education Coordinator: Madeleine Goodman
Objectives:
To direct a mentoring program designed to introduce key concepts in order of relevance, importance and ability to implement for new graduate osteopaths.
Establish framework to ensure the structure and resources can be used in the future, built upon and revisited as required.
ie) If either Madeleine or Georgia were to be hit by a bus in 2023, a senior osteopath could easily pick up and take over the role as mentor by using the framework/resources to continue the mentoring program without interruption.
Provide CPD summaries for staff detailing objectives, key reflection and relevancy
Provide supporting articles, content, information in ordered folders on Drive.
Set quarterly goals for junior osteopaths to ensure we are meeting needs/goals
Format:
TUTORIALS - weekly
*Exceptions during Wagin Weeks.
-Monthly “topics” to provide some integration of concepts over the course of the month.
Eg) Lower limb: assessment and diagnosis of the hip, technique tutorial (tugs, pelvic floor/DER release), case study, article (surgical outcomes)
Structure:
Practical
Practical tutorials to be based around technique application in regards to;
-HVLA, BLT, MFR etc
-anatomical regions - shoulder, lymphatics, ankle
-conditions - what to consider/how to treat
-orthopaedic, physical, neurological assessment
-pathology screening
Article Presentation
Osteopath to present a recent article (within 7 years) related to monthly topic OR relevant to a current patient management
OR something INTERESTING
Case Study
Osteopath to present case study of patient condition/management including:
-Original Presentation
-Relevant medical history
-Observation
-Assessment/Examination
-Clinical reasoning/Ddx
-Key treatment
-Management/Referral
-Progress/Prognosis
Discussion
Discussion around key clinical concepts eg:
-Management- language, rebooking, assertiveness
-Burnout
-Pain management
-Referral Pathways/Systems in Perth
SUGGESTED TOPICS:
*To be linked into monthly topics where possible
ANATOMY:
-Lymphatic system
-Visceral relationships
-The thoracic inlet
PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS:
-Beginnings of progressive neurological disorders- Parkinson’s, MND
-Beginnings of cognitive decline
-What flags the thyroid and why is it so important?
ASSESSMENT:
-cerebellum
-lower and upper limb neurological exam
-Revision of cervical HVLA red flags (VBI, CAD)
-Looking at the hip- how to tell if there is a labral tear, severe osteoarthritis, bursitis
DISCUSSION:
-Patient management- language, assertiveness, prognoses, time management
-Management of burn out - self check questionnaire, hallmarks, how to avoid, how we support each other (at Summit)
-Referral for progressing or plateaued DISC/NRI
-Referral for progressing or plateaued ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS: shoulder, knee, hip, hand
-Referral for pain management