LATEST NEWS We are giving a discount of £150/$260 if you sign up to go to our Environmental Conservation Program in the Peruvian Rainforest starting on the 13th of November or the 11th of December 2017 for four weeks.We're pleased to announce that we now have a brand new project based in Ghana which focuses on helping the people in the village of Damang in many different ways in relation to education and community.You can save £150/$260 when you book to join our Environmental Conservation project in Peru on the 18th of SeptemberClick for more details!

  • CONTACT
  • 0161 870 6212
  • 1.413.517.0266

CONNECT

kaya logo

Responsible Travel

 REQUEST A CALLBACKCALLBACK REQUEST MORE INFOMORE INFO
  • kaya logo(block)
  • Responsible Travel
  • Destinations
    • A WORLD OF CHOICE

      Destinations Map

      We offer 150 exciting projects across 4 continents and 27 countries. If you aren’t sure where you would like to have an experience of a lifetime then please use the program finder below.

      • Latin America
      • Belize
      • Bolivia
      • Costa Rica
      • Ecuador
      • Peru
      • Africa
      • Botswana
      • Ghana
      • Kenya
      • Morocco
      • Mozambique
      • Namibia
      • South Africa
      • Swaziland
      • Tanzania
      • Zambia
      • Zimbabwe
      • Asia-Pacific
      • Australia
      • Borneo
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Nepal
      • New Zealand
      • Philippines
      • Sri Lanka
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
  • Volunteer Abroad
    • PICK OF THE MONTH

      Turtle Conservation in Sri Lanka

      Volunteer with us on a turtle conservation project in Sri Lanka and help a local team protect five e ...
      FIND OUT MORE
      • Project Types
      • Arts
      • Business
      • Community
      • Conservation
      • Education
      • Healthcare & Medical
      • Volunteer Types
      • Career Break
      • Family
      • Gap Year
      • Honeymoon
      • Individual
      • Over 50’s
      • Under 18’s
  • INTERN ABROAD
  • Program Types
    • PROGRAM TYPES

      We offer 6 different types of programs to our volunteers. To view a description of each type and the projects associated with them please choose from below.

      Volunteer with friends, a club, through your academic institution or even with your colleagues, and enjoy an amazing experience tailored to the skills, interests and needs of your group.Customized GroupsCombine a volunteering or an internship placement with your travels and make your gap year adventures really count.Gap YearMake your CV/resume stand out from the crowd by developing your knowledge, technical and personal skills on an international internship through Kaya.Intern AbroadDevelop your foreign language skills by living and studying in the heart of a community, and add on a volunteer or internship placement and put your learning into context.Language CoursesCombine semester or summer study and service learning abroad to gain additional program creditsStudy AbroadWhether you are 16 or 65 volunteer abroad and travel to an exciting new destination, learn about a different culture and contribute to a sustainable community or conservation project.Volunteer Abroad
  • Customized Groups
  • Kaya Community
    • Blog
    • Testimonials
    • Videos
    • Special Offers
    • Contact us
 

Occupational Therapy Internship in Vietnam

  • Healthcare
  • Vietnam
  • First and Third Thursdays of the month
  • Select 4 weeks6 weeks8 weeks10 weeks12 weeks
    • Home
    • Destinations
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Vietnam
    • Occupational Therapy Internship in Vietnam

    Project Summary

    Join our Occupational Therapy Internship in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City and develop your awareness of working practices at a rehabilitation hospital. The hospital is the very first hospital specialising in orthopaedics and rehabilitation in the whole Southern region of Vietnam. Its main mission involves the diagnosis and treatment of patients with orthopaedic issues, or those recovering from trauma surgery and motor function illnesses. The patient demographic is diverse and, since its foundation 28 years ago, the hospital has done almost 10,000 surgeries, provided medical treatment for more than 280,000 people with motor function problems and has manufactured more than 20,500 orthopaedic devices. Approaches to treatment include physiotherapy and electrotherapy.  

    Come to Ho Chi Minh City and gain incredible, first-hand experience of the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a leading medical centre!


    Why choose this project?

    While you will be providing an extra pair of hands to support patients, you will gain hands-on experience to support your studies and be provided with professional job training. Use knowledge gained through your studies or practical experience to apply to this incredible internship. The project benefits by having bright, motivated interns who share working practices, technology and strategies from their home countries.


    The Internship

    Your internship will be shaped by the priorities and patients at the time of your placement, but you will have the opportunity to see a range of ailments and therapies in practice. You will follow a programme similar to the following:  

    • Week 1-3  Introduction and physiotherapy room
    • Week 4-6 Occupational therapy room
    • Week 7-8 Electro therapy room
    • Week 9-10 Shadow doctors making diagnosis in neurology, trauma and neuromuscular diseases

    You will work alongside locally trained staff and will be supervised by the occupational therapist in a hospital setting. All interns are asked to produce an end of placement report or presentation to reflect on your learning and share recommendations with the local project team. It is recommended that you bring a laptop with you to enable you to do this and other project activities.


    Skills Required

    If you are studying or have experience in medicine, human physiology or occupational health this is an excellent placement for you. You must be diligent, highly motivated and able to manage your time. Good communication skills and team working competencies are important too. You will be asked to send your CV/resume to identify your skills, experience and interests as part of the internship recruitment placement.  

    REQUEST MORE INFO   RESERVE YOUR PLACE

    WHY JOIN THE PROJECT

    Because you have a genuine interest in different approaches to therapy following surgery

    To gain practical and shadowing experience in a recovery hospital setting

    Because you have a genuine interest in supporting those in regaining mobility

    FEATURED VIDEO

    PROJECT TESTIMONIALS

    Stewart Thomson
    To others considering volunteering. You will never see another planet but you do have the opportunity to re-invent your lives even if only for a short time, bettering the lives of others while you are able. These projects are tailored to suit the individual tastes and abilities and one experience wh ...
    Stewart Thomson
    READ FULL EXPERIENCE

    The Location

    Living in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, you will have opportunities to explore how the new and the old mix of Vietnam mix. With restaurants, food stands and motorbikes in abundance, there is plenty to tempt you. Explore museums, art galleries, temples and of course, the local shopping malls! At weekends, head outside the city to explore the underground world of the infamous Chu Chi Tunnels. If you want to get away from the bustle and bustle, head to the beach – perhaps Nha Trang or Danang.  Lastly, allow time at the end of your trip to take a train to the north and see more of this stunning country such as Hanoi and Halong Bay.

    Details & Costs

    • Duration: 4 weeks
      Minimum of 8 weeks recommended to have better chances to find a placement and get the most out of the experience
    • Cost: £2263 / $3960  for 4 weeks
      £365 / $639 for each extra 2 weeks
      A minimum deposit of £645 / $1130 is required to secure your place. However, it may vary depending on your location and placement. Speak to your advisor for more information.
    • Requirements: age 18+
    • Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Project activities: observing electrotherapy sessions, assisting with diagnosis, providing physiotherapy treatment
    • Working hours: Monday – Friday, 30 hours per week
    • Project Availability: all year round, apart from mid-January to mid-February due to Lunar New Year Celebrations
    • Arrival day: First and Third Thursdays of the month

    What is included

    • Accommodation: room in a studio apartment with cooking facilities & ensuite, common room with TV. Or, live with a homestay family with your own room, shared living space & bathroom.
    • Airport pick-up and drop off from Ho Chi Minh International Airport
    • Meals: breakfast & dinner (only if staying at a homestay)
    • Training: pre-departure pack, pre-departure & on-site orientation, including cultural awareness & learning reflection document
    • 24-hour support
    • A local buddy
    • Local phone with Vietnamese SIM
    • Project certificate on completion of the final presentation
    • City tour:
      • cultural excursion (for Hanoi placement, you will get a 1-day tour of Ha Long Bay, for Ho Chi Ming City, you will get a 1-day tour of Mekong Delta)
      • welcome
      • departure meal
    • Visa processing fee and guidance
    • Supervision from qualified professional

    What is not included

    • Flights
    • Insurance
    • Transfers to and from your placement
    • Electricity bills (for studio apartments only)
    • Police/Government Background Check: US and UK citizens will be processed through Kaya (admin fee applies); all other nationalities must provide local police check.

     

    Gallery

    vietnam-culture-shot
    vietnam-sunset
    mekong-delta-in-vietnam2
    buildings-vietnam
    Local market_Occupational Therapy Internship_Vietnam
    Orientation - Learning Vietnamese with Local Buddy_Occupational Therapy Internship_Vietnam
    Trying Pho_Occupational Therapy Internship_Vietnam
    Volunteer Sarah Eating Local Food_Vietnam

    Easy 3-step application process

    SPEAK TO A PLACEMENT ADVISOR

    Contact us through the website, via email or phone. Our experienced staff are ready to help.

    APPLY ONLINE

    Apply online and pay your project security deposit. Our advisers will then contact you to guide you through the final steps.

    REVIEW PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

    Once you have applied we will send you more information and details about your project

    HAVE A QUESTION?

    We pride ourseleves on providing you high quality project information throughout your application process and whilst on the ground. Connect with us if you have any questions.

    Chat with a Kaya Advisor
    Similar ProjectsOther Projects in Vietnam
    Public Health Internship in Zambia

    Experience health promotion and community development through this internship by assisting local staff with the daily challenges facing residents

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    Healthcare Internship in China

    Gain meaningful work experience in an area relevant to your studies or potential career choice and participate in a Healthcare Internship in China through Kaya.

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    Occupational Therapy Internship in Morocco

    Learn about the emerging field of Occupational Therapy in Morocco

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    Medical Internship in Morocco

    Learn about the Moroccan healthcare system while shadowing medical staff at a local hospital

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    Semester Study Abroad and Service in Vietnam

    Combine study abroad and volunteering for a semester in Vietnam

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    NGO Business Development Internship in Vietnam

    Join this NGO Business Internship in Vietnam and develop your business knowledge by working with local community projects.

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam

    Develop your practical and theoretical skills as a professional on this Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist
    Climate Change Internship in Vietnam

    Develop your knowledge of the theory and practical elements in tackling global warming on this Climate Change Internship in Vietnam

    View projectAdd to
    wishlist
    Remove from
    wishlist

    Experience new cultures whilst making a real difference. Choose from over 150 volunteer and internship placements across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Travel to the real world.

    GET STARTED!

    ABOUT KAYA

    Kaya Responsible Travel offer volunteer and internship placements on over 150 sustainable community development and environmental initiatives in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

    CONTACT US

    Our experienced placement advisors are here to help. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Visit Contact Page

    • 0161 870 6212
    • 1.413.517.0266

    info@kayavolunteer.com

    BOOK NOW PAY NOW

    DESTINATIONS

    With projects in 27 countries across 4 continents we have something for everyone.

    LATIN AMERICA

    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Costa Rica
    • Ecuador
    • Peru

    AFRICA

    • Botswana
    • Ghana
    • Kenya
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • South Africa
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe

    ASIA-PACIFIC

    • Australia
    • Borneo
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Nepal
    • New Zealand
    • Philippines
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam

    PROJECT TYPES

    • Arts
    • Business
    • Community
    • Conservation
    • Education
    • Healthcare & Medical

    VOLUNTEER TYPE

    • Career Break
    • Family
    • Gap Year
    • Honeymoon
    • Individual
    • Over 50’s
    • Under 18’s

    OTHER

    • Blog
    • Testimonials
    • Videos
    • Contact us
    • Scholarships

    RESOURCES

    • About
    • FAQs
    • Resources for Parents
    • Where Does My Money Go
    • Fundraising
    • Getting Insured for your Placement
    • How can I manage my money abroad
    • General Safety
    • Gender Relationships
    • LGBT Resources
    • Culture Shock
    • Related links
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    © Copyright 2018 Kaya Responsible Travel | All rights reserved | Designed by Tripsixdesign
    • 0161 870 6212
    • 1.413.517.0266
    CONNECT
    By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our privacy policy.