WEBVTT 00:00:03.545 --> 00:00:06.214 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:70% I'm Captain Kelly Debouter from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 00:00:06.214 --> 00:00:09.926 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:113% I'm a Physiotherapy Officer currently serving at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. 00:00:10.593 --> 00:00:12.637 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:100% As a member of the Health Services team, 00:00:12.637 --> 00:00:16.307 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:108% Physiotherapy Officers assess and establish treatment plans for a variety 00:00:16.307 --> 00:00:21.855 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:95% of orthopedic, neuro-musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, and sports issues. 00:00:22.230 --> 00:00:27.652 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:118% We do have a unique clientele in the military - they need to be able to perform their job, 00:00:27.652 --> 00:00:32.532 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:120% and their job can vary from jumping out of helicopters, climbing over walls, 00:00:32.532 --> 00:00:34.909 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:90% lifting heavy engines into vehicles. 00:00:34.909 --> 00:00:38.955 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:90% So we need to be able to train them to return to that level of function. 00:00:38.955 --> 00:00:43.960 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:118% We're very fortunate in the military to be able to take the time that we need with a patient. 00:00:43.960 --> 00:00:49.966 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:115% Our typical schedule is an hour for an initial assessment and 20 minutes for a follow-up. 00:00:49.966 --> 00:00:52.677 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:90% But if I feel like I need additional time with a member 00:00:52.677 --> 00:00:55.764 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:110% in order to give them the best treatment, then I get to take that. 00:00:56.055 --> 00:00:59.893 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:85% In Canada, this work traditionally occurs on bases and wings, 00:00:59.893 --> 00:01:03.730 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:110% in well-equipped physiotherapy clinics similar to civilian private practice clinics 00:01:03.730 --> 00:01:05.273 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:58% found in the community. 00:01:05.273 --> 00:01:09.944 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:115% However, when deployed on operations, Physiotherapy Officers may be required to work 00:01:09.944 --> 00:01:14.449 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:118% in temporary facilities where they work closely with other members of the Health Services team 00:01:14.449 --> 00:01:18.119 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:110% to maintain and enhance the operational readiness of Forces members. 00:01:18.620 --> 00:01:23.666 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:115% Not only do we get to practise in different cities and clinics across Canada, 00:01:23.666 --> 00:01:27.128 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:70% we get to deploy to places like Afghanistan and Latvia. 00:01:27.128 --> 00:01:30.215 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:120% I've also been able to travel internationally with some sports teams 00:01:30.215 --> 00:01:33.510 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:100% and attend the World Military Games, World Championship-level sporting events 00:01:33.510 --> 00:01:36.346 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:123% that I probably wouldn't get to do as a civilian. 00:01:41.226 --> 00:01:44.395 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:100% The coolest part of the job is that it's always changing. 00:01:44.395 --> 00:01:48.274 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:93% It's always going to be interesting - there's always something coming up 00:01:48.274 --> 00:01:51.736 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:83% that's going to pique my interest and keep me engaged in my job. 00:01:51.736 --> 00:01:53.446 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:90% It's a constant learning experience; 00:01:53.446 --> 00:01:59.536 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:115% I'm learning new techniques and different ways to treat people and that's ever-evolving. 00:02:02.163 --> 00:02:04.666 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:75% Once they complete their basic military training, 00:02:04.666 --> 00:02:07.627 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:90% Physiotherapy Officers are posted to a physiotherapy clinic 00:02:07.627 --> 00:02:10.463 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:90% located on a Canadian Armed Forces base or wing 00:02:10.463 --> 00:02:13.883 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:103% where they'll continue their professional development and training on the job. 00:02:14.217 --> 00:02:19.722 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:115% Every year, I have money that's allotted to me to take continuing education courses, 00:02:19.722 --> 00:02:24.727 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:118% so I can do things like dry-needling courses, concussion training. 00:02:24.727 --> 00:02:29.566 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:118% I've actually been able to do a second Master's degree at the University of Western Ontario 00:02:29.566 --> 00:02:32.861 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:90% and obtained my Advanced Certificate in Manipulative Physical Therapy. 00:02:32.861 --> 00:02:35.947 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:90% There's options for taking any course that you want. 00:02:35.947 --> 00:02:38.783 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:113% I've even been able to take my yoga teacher training within the military. 00:02:39.993 --> 00:02:43.454 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:93% Early in their career, they will also be sent on the Canadian Armed Forces 00:02:43.454 --> 00:02:47.458 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:125% Physiotherapy Preceptorship course where they learn the core administrative knowledge 00:02:47.458 --> 00:02:52.297 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:123% and unique professional information required to practise physiotherapy in a military environment. 00:02:52.964 --> 00:02:56.843 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:103% You're really focusing on becoming the best clinician that you can. 00:02:56.843 --> 00:03:01.806 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:95% So you treat patients in the clinic and then, as you develop those skills, 00:03:01.806 --> 00:03:06.102 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:108% other opportunities come to do things like administrative tasks within the clinic 00:03:06.102 --> 00:03:08.563 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:98% or even within the hospital as a whole. 00:03:10.648 --> 00:03:14.777 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:113% When I was in physiotherapy school, I'd done some placements in private practice, 00:03:14.777 --> 00:03:16.446 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:75% and I knew that I needed more. 00:03:16.446 --> 00:03:22.160 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:108% I knew that I needed some sort of adventure and that going to the same clinic every day 00:03:22.160 --> 00:03:24.120 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:120% was not going to give me what I was looking for. 00:03:24.120 --> 00:03:26.080 align:middle line:85% position:50% size:88% I've been able to travel the world, 00:03:26.080 --> 00:03:29.876 align:middle line:79% position:50% size:83% get training and see places that I never thought I would see.