User:Orla Barry
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About Me[edit | edit source]
My name is Orla Barry, and I am the Professional Development Coordinator for the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
I gradutated from University College Dublin with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in June 2009. Due to the poor economic situtation in Ireland at the time, I relocated to New Zealand to gain experience of physiotherapy.
I lived in New Zealand for almost 3 years working primarily in private practice and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. I gained experience in sports physiotherapy, Women's Health and rehabilitation. I have extensive experience teaching pilates having being mentored in a large pilates studio in Auckland, and have since completed the APPI Level 1 Matwork course.
I returned home to Ireland in May 2012 and continued to work in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and teach pilates classes.
Throughout my career, I have been passionate about education and learning. I have engaged in as much CPD as possible, and have encouraged the same of my colleagues. During my time in New Zealand I was responsible for managing staff members and this included the provision of CPD.
This commitment to professional development, learning and education led me to moving out of clinical practice into my role with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. This role allows me to manage, and coordinate the CPD acitvities offered to our members. I am also responsible for our Social Media Strategy relating to education and development. I am dedicated to enhancing and improving the CPD offerings for physiotherapists in Ireland - and believe that social media and technology can lead the way.
I am also determined to create a system of quality assurance in the provision of CPD courses, and to establish a mentoring system and support network for new and isolated physiotherapists.
This role allows me a high level of interaction with physiotherapy colleagues and undergraduate physiotherapy students. I often give presentations and talks related to education, professional development and support networks. I am also involved in CV and application preparation and interview skills with new and recent graduates.
I am passionate about the development and enhancement of the physiotherapy profession.
Education[edit | edit source]
I was awarded a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from University College Dublin in 2009
Professional Affiliations
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Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Guest Speaker at Arthritis New Zealand Seminar in February 2010
Professional Appointments
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Professional Development Coordinator for the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Certificates
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Foundation Pain Management Course May 2011& July 2011
Dynamic Taping Course with Auckbritt August 2011
APPI Matwork Level 1 Feb 2012
Stroke Rehabilitation at St Finbarr’s Hospital October 2012
CPSEM course on Proprioception & Neuromuscular control Oct 2012
Online Langer Biomechanics Courses Feb 2012
CPD e-learning courses ISCP - Diastasis Overview part 1 & 2 March 2013
CPD e-learning courses ISCP - Obstetric PGP March 2013
CPD e-learning courses ISCP - Adherence to Physiotherapy March 2013
CPD e-learning courses ISCP - Bone Health March 2013
CPO Study Evening Knee & Groin Assessment April 2013
Migraine Association Study Day May 2013
Websites
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Physiotherapy-Futures-Forum/373081659427680?ref=hl
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Society-of-Chartered-Physiotherapists/466395403402424?ref=hl
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=118349044&trk=hb_tab_pro_top
Personal Development Goals[edit | edit source]
- CPSEM Accreditation
- Sports Traumatology course
- Formal Reformer Pilates training
- MSc in Health Education
