Meet Luke Cattet, who graduated with his MRSc this year
Luke is a registered Kinesiologist, an osteopathic manual practitioner, and the Clinical Director of S.V. Victory Boys Football Club. He currently works at the Sentro Mediko Santa Rosa in Curaçao.
Why did you decide to pursue your Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc)?
I was tired of doing singular continuing professional courses and was looking for a program that would provide continuity between courses and be relevant to my clinical practice. I was searching for a program that would encourage me to evaluate, reflect and act toward better clinical reasoning and decision-making.
What was the best part about completing your MRSc with our program?
Community. I was uncertain if an online program could facilitate discussion and develop professional networks as effectively as a conventional in-course program. I was surprised at how quickly students got to know each other and how online formatting allowed for rich discussions and exchanges across a broad spectrum of health professionals from all over the world. I made many professional connections and have connected personally with a few students in the Toronto area. It was always nice to see familiar faces in subsequent courses, and it gave me a greater understanding of what different professions do and how they could benefit my clientele.
“This program has fundamentally changed how I retrieve, evaluate and implement research into practice. Using the knowledge acquired in the program, I feel more confident balancing research evidence and client experiences/preferences with my clinical skillset to build and evaluate programs.”
What are your top tips for managing online study alongside everything else?
While doing my master’s, we had the blessing of having two children and the misfortune of a pandemic. I found that planning out my schedule week-by-week allowed me to stay mostly on track. Budgeting a couple of “make-up” hours also proved invaluable in managing unforeseen disruptions in naps or clinic duty changes. Also, I found that larger chunks of 2–3 hours every other day were more beneficial than more frequent 1-hour study sessions.
Congratulations on completing your Masters in Rehabilitation Science, Luke! We are so pleased for you!