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Co-operative Education

Simon Funk (kinesiology)

UVic kinesiology student Simon Funk (he/him) worked at the Victoria Spasticity and Peripheral Nerve Clinic at Victoria General Hospital during his latest co-op work term.

This clinic is pioneering a treatment for people who have stiff muscles due to brain damage, where a device called a cryoprobe is used to shut off nerves that aren't working properly by freezing.

A day in the life

 

Putting skills and knowledge into action

Simon worked on research and writing about this new treatment, assisted with patient assessments, procedures and supported office tasks.

The value of co-op

"Co-op lets you get out there and try out jobs. I've learned so much about my preferences, strengths and weaknesses by working in this setting.

It has also showed me the importance of what I've spent the last four years learning. You really need to know your anatomy when you're helping a patient stretch. My time at clinic has been truly unforgettable."

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