Today we were hosted by the faculty and graduate students from the School of Health and Human Performance at Dublin City University. Our agenda included a welcome from the department head, who gave us an overview of the programs in the department. Current postgraduate students provided us with an overview of the current research they were conducting. The students were also allowed to work with patients in two different programs, Heart Smart and Breathe Smart, which focused on cadiovascular, strengthening and improved respiratory function of pathological patients. The students had an opportunity to talk with the patients as they assisted with and joined into the exercise program. As always the students from Springfield College were professional, compassionate and enthusiastic. After breaking for lunch we enjoyed leactures on the Biomechanics of Foot Abnormalities, Patient History Taking, and Core Stability and Strengthening. It was a long day of lectures so the students had the night off to enjoy the city. I am so very proud of the way the students have engaged in each part of the program. Springfield College could not have asked for a better delegation to represent. Tomorrow the museum, Croke Park and a possiblity of Irish Dance.
On behalf of DCU, thanks to all the SPFLD and Westfield staff and students who came to visit today.I apologize for our 'cultural tardiness' and second Sue in commending everyones conduct. You demonstrated such demeanor and professionalism that we as a developing profession in Ireland must strive for.
ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope you all enjoyed Ireland, and would like to personally welcome you back anytime!!
Slán go foill.
p.s Great blog author