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Medic tings

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Your friendly neighbourhood match day hydration and comms specialist ;)

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Provide:

A little about you- past, current, future

Your experience in the field - s&c, EP, anything related

What you expect from the experience

How you can contribute to the mentorship

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Email: jhtnguyen@hotmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-nguyen-07ab7b122/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyn.sc/
https://www.instagram.com/jhtn

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The main objectives of this mentoring experience will depend on what you think you need to up skill as an AEP but also give you confidence leading into the end of your studies. Specific objective examples may include:

Improve clinical skills

Expand networks

Gain practical experience

Improve knowledge of pathologies and treatment

These objectives will also aim to develop me as a clinician and a mentor- this mentorship will be a two-way street.

More specific objectives will be discussed at our first meeting.

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Email: jhtnguyen@hotmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-nguyen-07ab7b122/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyn.sc/
https://www.instagram.com/jhtn/

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One of many favourite scenes from the office

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One of many favourite scenes from the office

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What's yours?

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The office is one of my all time favourite Tv shows

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Strength and Conditioning
I have been fortunate enough to learn/network in the realm of S&C from several coaches in a variety of settings. These range from short day visits to year long internships. For example, I have completed internships with organisations including G.C Suns Academy and PropelPerform. I have also visited environments such as Elite Player Development (U20s) Bris. Broncos, and University of Hawaii Athletics to name a couple. Though new research and training methodologies are continaully being published, I am still and will always be learning about the world of s&c. Nevertheless, I believe my strengths are my skills in this area. For 2 years I have been responsible for the physical preparation for a range of athletes from a variety of sports. I can provide mentoring on:
- Any specific s&c coaching topic e.g. periodisation, preparing rugby players, running technique coaching, logistics of club level rugby etc.
- Mentoring on the "soft/ interpersonal skills" in s&c
- Networking opportunities (whether it be one of my mentors or my colleagues)
- Work experience (GPS Rugby Grades, BBC)
- Insight on what it takes to become an s&c coach (mind set)
- How to earn employment in the industry
- Resources for guided learning (articles, books, podcasts)

Clinical Exercise Physiology
Though I identify that clinical exercise physiology may not be my strength, my motivation and desire to develop in this area is second to none. I have completed some voluntary work at The Movement Team (physio clinic) where I was exposed to patients with diabetes in a group class setting. The skills I learnt were recording blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and exercise prescription/ delivery.
Additionally, I was at QUT health clinics during my intensive, I treated a client with heart failure in a 1 on 1 setting. I learnt how to: conduct initial consultations, collect all vital measures, select and conduct appropriate assessments, exercise delivery, write referrals and conducting reviews.

My latest practicum was at Lindsay Trigar Sports Clinic where I worked with post-operative orthopaedic patients who were under Work Cover, Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), medicare, and also injured athletes. During this placement, the skills I learnt were conducting musculoskeletal assessments, exercise assessment, prescription and delivery for musculoskelrtal conditions.
I can provide mentoring on:
- AEP scope of practice
- My experience/ skills/ knowledge gained during my pracs
- Selecting/ conducting health and fitness assessments
- Resources for treatment of metabolic, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditions
- Work experience (QUT health clinic - while I'm on placement)

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My availability may change due to the nature of my work and placement whilst also juggling university assessment. I would prefer face-to-face meetings however, will compromise for online skype calls and phone calls. I don't believe you will get anything out of this mentorship through messaging alone. I will be available in the following areas and nearby:

Brisbane: Ashgrove, BBC, QUT KG and nearby
Ipswich: Redbank, Collingwood Park, Booval and nearby

I will be keen to informally meet anywhere: At the bar- both in pubs and gyms, cafes, uni, libraries

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In my point of the view, the role of an AEP is still being recognised in today's healthcare system. Based on my research and discussions with more senior practitioners, it's recognition has definitely improved in that there are plenty of AEP's working in hospitals and private clinics as part of multidisciplinary teams. I have experienced the role of AEP's in private physiotherapy practice on two different occasions and in each setting, patients still question the AEP scope of practice.

Needless to say, there is still some ground to make. As AEP's our skills and expertise in chronic disease management  are not as well known as dieticians, occupational therapist or physiotherapist. Having said this, as a final year AEP student who has identified this trend, I know how important it is to educate not only future patients but also colleagues from other disciplines about our scope of practice.

The opposite trend can be said for s&c, with most if not all competitive sporting codes utilising the services of s&c coaches. Having said this, the world of s&c is quickly becoming popular in Australia with thousands of Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) accredited coaches with  level 1 qualifications not to mention levels 2 and 3. Naturally, the industry is saturated resulting in most s&c coaches working voluntarily/ next to nothing for organisations and teams, or forced into private practice with the added pressures of running a business. There is however, a silver lining to this:

You quickly figure out if s&c if right for you- e.g. are you in it for passion or money/bragging right etc.

If you are optimistic, proactive and hard working you will most likely catch a break that could lead you to your dream job

If you  currently have a desire to explore the realm of s&c don't be put off by what you just read. I am living proof that you don't have to be extremely smart (just look at all the grammar errors on this padlet), work for free forever or be well off and can fund your business to start a career in s&c. Although I did work voluntarily for a long time, I was the complete opposite. Of course I know I haven't "made it" yet and may never make it in s&c, but I believe I am certainly on the right path to pursue s&c if I decide to and I can help you along the way.

That was long.

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UH Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Semester 1 - Lindsay Trigar Sports Physiotherapy (Injured athletes, post operative orthopedic patients)

Semester 2 - QUT Health Clinics (A variety of chronic diseased patients)

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"I invest in others as much as they invest in me"
This is a quote from one of my mentors and a quote that I strongly believe in.

I expect my mentee to be:

Committed - complete tasks, turn up to meetings with questions/ answers

Proactive - always looking to develop your career and skills, be curious, ask questions, get involved

Flexible - have an open mind - as cliche as this sounds nothing is ever straight forward in the world of S&C and EP... be open to changes and new ideas

Respectful - be mindful of the time and beliefs of others

What I expect to be:
Both committed and proactive about how I can help my mentee by setting time aside (upon arrangement) and providing on promises I make. I expect myself to be flexible in the sense that I will acknowledge my mentee's professional experiences and skillset to facilitate new ideas and methods of learning. My mentee's time and beliefs will also be respected in that I will be punctual and nonjudgemental. I also expect to learn and exchange ideas with my mentee

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My name is Jimmy, I describe myself as easy going, friendly and respectful. I enjoy bants, memes and rugby league. I grew up in Scranton City where I worked as an assistant (to the) regional manager at a paper distribution company called Dunder Mifflin. In true AEP fashion, I also had a side hustle, this was running a beet farm with my cousin Mose. I eventually opened my Gym for Muscles - before I go on, here's how this came about:

I went to a school called St. Peter Claver College (in Ipswich). I have always gravitated towards sports, specifically rugby league, and then switched to touch football (rugby league was a polynesian dominated sport in my area at the time- totally unrelated fact). Naturally, this lead to me study Clinical Exercise Physiology (physiotherapy had an OP2 cut off in 2014- another unrelated fact) where I realised my passion for strength & conditioning (s&c) as well as clinical exercise physiology. Though my interest for this discipline is now clear, this wasn't always the case. It wasn't until I met a few great lecturers (shout out to Tony 'hamstrings' Shield), and my mentor (Grant Jenkins) that I realised it was my calling to be in this industry.

This is titled "a little about me"  so fast forward to semester 2 of 4th year, I now work as an s&c coach at Brisbane Boys' College and GPS Rugby Club. If you would like to know about mans experiences n naht, slide into my DMs, or you can contact me via any link in the "Contact Details" tab.

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Strength and Conditioning Coach
(ASCA)

Weightlifting Coach
(AWF)

Sports Trainer
(SMA)

Pilates Matwork Instructor
(PIQ)

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