A new chapter awaits...

Another 2 weeks flew by just like that, this marks the end of clinical education 2B. It been a most fruitful and enjoyable clinical experience.

With the constructive feedback that I got from mid-way, I had loads to work on, and I knew exactly the areas to work on too. Somewhere through the next two weeks, my moral dipped, as some faulty train of thoughts were identified, some alarm and concerns were raised, within myself, as well as my sup with me. Fortunately, it was clarified quickly between us without raising any alarm involvement staff members in school. I guess, sometimes, I talk faster than I think, this isn't exactly good for future clinical practice. It is important to think before I talk, if thinking isn't enough, make it, think LOADS. In the situation I mentioned above, it was a case of blurting out something too quickly. After some time to think, re-phase myself, as well as given an opportunity to redeem myself by my sup, I didn't get into hot soup. Learning point, THINK BEFORE I TALK. Looking back, what I said was really quite UNTHINKABLE. I was quite horrified by the implications of my own statement. Well, this is a heart-stopping learning experience that I must never forget.

Moving on, final eval came and went quickly and with marked improvements. With the mainly 4's, 5's & some 6's. She was quite right, getting a mid-way full of 3's and 4's made been quite determined not to see these numbers repeat in final eval. I think sup & I had quite a bit of mutual understanding, that came across quite clear in front of Hua Beng too. When she went out to settle some unfinished business, he started asking me about my clinical experience at the placement. So, I gave him my perspective of things. When she came back, she gave her side of my placement, and it sounded like my perspective 2X. Haha.. Amazing how 4 incomplete weeks of attachment can bond people..

Following eval day was our last day at placement, Dot & I went out shopping to get out respective sups a gift. I bent on getting this remarkable clinical educator and mentor something I am sure she would like. To show my support for her gym-going campaign, I got her a sporty tee and a wrist band. Despite getting really lazy at making cards, with some prompting some from chippy, I got to work. And as usual, satisfied with the product, I headed off to bed, at 2 plus AM for the 4th time in the week. Lunch was on our sups, together with other therapists in the dept, BREEKS @ AMK central. As much as I appreciate the outing together with the other therapists, I was not really at ease with everybody. The day went by, I had began to feel that I was gradually de-roled from the therapist role by my sup, as I was translating from an active role to a more passive one. Came 5.30 PM, I had my last de-brief with my sup. I passed her my gifts for her, and gave her a big hug. I have grown to be very used to her and of course, like her a lot. But this is goodbye for CE 2B, a chapter in my clinical education/practice unfolds...