- Don't be afraid to ask questions, there are no dumb questions (and more than likely others are asking the same thing in their head)
- Read for that day's lecture before you come to class
- Teach someone else - you'll have to break things down into steps in order to get someone else to understand and this will help you learn
- Volunteer to help with anything - muscle memory is very important
- Learn to think critically
- Practice good charting skills
- Learn to access a patient by noticing tiny clues
- Make sure you're doing this for the right reasons - genuinely care and judge no one, have empathy and sympathy, and advocate for the patient
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There are two main types of social workers: direct-service social workers, who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioural, and emotional issues.