Volunteer experience
Explain what type of setting you volunteered in.
What was the makeup of the staff? i.e. PT’s, PTA’s, no PTA’s
Discuss the general patient population in terms of general diagnosis, goals and expected outcomes.
Discuss how the department utilized their staff correctly or incorrectly.
Discuss how you observed the department reacting to any current trends in healthcare.
Discuss a specific example where a staff person used communication skills appropriately or inappropriately.
Discuss a specific patient or situation that left an impact on you and confirmed your decision to be a PTA.