Previously on prac I was informed by my supervisor that I had acted in an extremely unprofessional way. What she was referring to was I had taken one day off due to being unwell and I had got a family member to ring and inform the supervisor. Usually I would ring the supervisor myself and inform them but on this occassion I was extremely unwell and the supervisor was the most unapproachable person I have ever met and the last person I wanted to speak to when feeling that unwell was her.
I was actually amazed at how she acted towards me after this. She deemed me non competent on my mid placement for being unprofessional for not ringing her myself, she laughed and said she had told all her work collegues about it and said no one could believe I am graduating in a few months and still got a family member to ring up on my behalf. She them continued on (still laughing) that she hadnt done such an unbelievably unprofessional thing since uni!!!!!...........Unfortunately I had to remind her that I actually still was at uni. (probably not the best way to handle the situation)
I also was informed that I have no observational skills, poor assessment techniques and my treatments are not effective. I am still unsure what she based this on tho.I have never ever had such a horrible supervisor. Fortunately however out of the 4 weeks I saw her 4 half days (in total). Unfortunately tho I did not learn ANY physio.
It is wishfull thing to hope that after graduating I do not encounter such people although there is never harm in hoping.
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Hi Pursa,
I totally understand about not getting on with your supervisor. I had a similar incident with one of my pracs. It feels like in order to pass, is about how well you get along with your supervisor or CCT. Absurd! It's important that you let Amanda Bozikovic know about the incident, so at least she is aware of the situation and IF in the end you do not pass your end of placement, it can be rectified. Sometimes they will fill out an ADF (additional development form) meaning what you need to improve on.
So if anything is not going right with prac, make sure you let Amanda know asap, so she can try help you...whether it is changing supervisors or just being aware of the situation.
Good luck for the rest of the prac.
Sometimes it does feel like supervisers are everything.. rest assured that if you do meet someone whose personalilty you clash with.. or who is as unprofessional as that then they will never hold this much power over you and you can choose where you work. The Prac experience is a temporary and one time only experience!! At best consider experiences like this preparation for future working relationships... I agree with Kenny though, speaking to Amanda is the best option, as she is sure to see your side!
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