So it's your first day...
Southampton audiology students offer top tips about starting your first day on placement.
We know from the literature and our own research on the Beyond Competence project that students who are new to clinical placements may find this period daunting and stressful. Below are some resources that were put together by students to help you get off to a good start and provide some friendly advice to get you through the first few weeks.
Southampton audiology students offer top tips about starting your first day on placement.
Students reflect on their placement experiences and offer advice in our placement survival guide.
Here senior students provide suggestions on how you might respond when faced with challenging aspects.
Find out more about resources related to audiology placements.
Through interviews, an online student survey, workshops and conference presentations, healthcare students supported the project and came up with a number of ideas and suggestions for supporting newcomers during their early clinical placements.
We hope you will find the resources we have developed together with students useful.
Don’t be afraid to ask. Any problems, anything you’re unsure of, just ask the other audiologists why they’re doing it and what’s going on.