MAT Open Lab

Hey everyone!

Today is the first open lab of the semester. I'm not expecting many students to show up, considering you don't have much to work on (yet).

I also realized I haven't given any guidelines to the newer students about the open labs, so here are some rules for the new students, and refresher for the last semester:

~Come to open lab in your uniform (scrubs or polo and khakis).

~If you're planning on doing hands-on work, bring your own sheets!

~Although open lab isn't as strict as the classroom, we still need to act as professionals. Sometimes small school tours will walk through and come in to the clinic.

~Because of that ^ we also need to keep the clinic relatively neat while we're using it. Your stuff doesn't have to be in a locker, but don't leave a mess all over the place.

~Bring all materials (books, etc) to complete desired coursework. If you don't have a computer, we have laptops here.

~Come prepared with questions. If you come in and say to me "I don't understand massage," I can't really help you. If you say, "Can you show me how to use proper body mechanics?" THAT I can help you with.

~If you want to get a homework massage done, you are allowed to bring in a friend/family member. Just remember you have to remain professional.

Last but no least:

~You don't have to be nervous coming into open lab. We actually have a lot of fun here, and I know a lot of tips and tricks, some directly from Sharon and Berly, for passing the class and becoming a successful therapist. Second semester students can help first semester students, and vice versa! Many times I'll have my music playing on the speakers and there will be multiple students in the clinic working with each other and enjoying themselves at the same time. It's not a strict classroom where you have to sit down in silence unless I call on you. Trust me, I couldn't pull that off if I tried!

This is a safe, convenient (and free) space available for you to use for practice. Take advantage of it! It's totally worth it.

Hope to see you soon :-)

~Jess