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Great Travel Therapist Job Gadget

Author Healthcare Jobs Blogger | 05.05.2009 | Category Allied Healthcare, Gadgets, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Therapist Jobs, Therapy Jobs, Travel Gadget, Travel Therapist, Traveling Therapist

I recently went on vacation to Texas with my Mom and daughter. The itinerary was to fly into Dallas, then go to Killeen, Galveston, Fort Worth and back to Dallas. I had my Texas map with me and planned on using it for the trip. When I got to the rental car counter they had a special discounted rate for+ renting the Garmin (A GPS navigation system) so I rented it. I call it “Map in a Box”. I felt a little leery of trusting this box with the British accent. (I recently saw an interview with the woman who records her voice for the Garmin. She said she is the most loved and hated “voice” in America!) I know many who take Physical therapy jobs use the Garmin but I still was worried about using it. Was it really going to get me to my destination? What if it broke? I had no idea where it would take me.

I entered my destination point and put the Garmin on the middle of the windshield. After a few tries I figured out how to make it stick. Then off I went! I was impressed immediately. I could see the road I was on and the female voice started informing me as to what was coming up. “She” navigated me effortlessly thru an otherwise confusing Dallas area and got me out onto the open road. I loved that she told me how many miles where left till I had to exit and what my destination time would be. She also recalculates your destination time if you stop to eat. I was continually looking at it. Another great feature that I discovered was that it redirected you if there was traffic congestion. It was nice to be continually driving and not be stuck in traffic. Needless to say I arrived at my destination calm and relaxed. I did not get lost or have to pull over and ask directions.

Now I know why so many travel therapists use the Garmin. It is reassuring to know that this “map in the box” can get you to your travel assignment without a hitch.

You may get information for the Garmin on the web at www.garmin.com. The TomTom is another GPS device you can use. Go to www.TomTom.com to learn more about it.

Contributor Author: Amy Roll

Travel Force Therapy Consultant