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Caribbean Care: Occupational Therapy Abroad
Join one of our most sought-after programs! This is the Occupational Therapy Adventure you have been looking for. Dive into rich Dominican culture and history while experiencing all the “Nature Island” offers. Embrace the tropical climate while exploring the biodiversity of the coral reefs, mountains, rivers, hot springs, and beautiful sights and sounds of the rainforest. Then, spend your clinic...
Join one of our most sought-after programs! This is the Occupational Therapy Adventure you have been looking for. Dive into rich Dominican culture and history while experiencing all the “Nature Island” offers. Embrace the tropical climate while exploring the biodiversity of the coral reefs, mountains, rivers, hot springs, and beautiful sights and sounds of the rainforest. Then, spend your clinical time working with adults and children, providing needed care, running group therapy camps, designing adaptive technology, administering formal and informal assessments, and learning about quality patient care from licensed American Occupational Therapists. Our one-of-a-kind agreement with the government of Dominica offers students the most diverse experiences possible – work in hospitals, nurs...
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on clinical work in a medical setting.
Work with professionally licensed occupational therapists.
Combine volunteering with adventure travel in the Caribbean!
Take advantage of Occupational Therapy Level 1 and Level 2 opportunities in an international context.
Advance your knowledge and skills with Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Capstone opportunities.
Quick Details
- Dominica
- Academic Year
- Fall
- May Term
- Spring
- Spring Break
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- All Nationalities
Recognitions
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
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Dominica - the best time ever!
by: Holly Carter - United StatesProgram: Caribbean Care: Occupational Therapy AbroadThis was a life changing experience! I had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and help others. It was amazing to witness the impact we made while there. I got to see the world in a different perspective by building connections with the people of Dominica. I grew my occupational therapy skills through hands-on experiences. We also had the opportunity to learn about the culture and explore the town. This was a meaningful and eye opening experience that will stay with me forever.
An Unforgettable Learning Experience
by: Nikki Lynn - United StatesProgram: Caribbean Care: Occupational Therapy AbroadAs a faculty member, my recent experience on a Therapy Abroad Program in Dominica was nothing short of transformative. This unique opportunity allowed both students and faculty to be fully immersed in a culture vastly different from that of the United States. The fieldwork was set in conditions that, while unfamiliar, offered invaluable lessons in adaptability, cultural humility, and resourcefulness—skills essential for any aspiring therapist. One of the most impactful aspects of this experie...
Trip of a Lifetime! Play while you Work
by: Claire MoscarelloProgram: Caribbean Care: Occupational Therapy AbroadCan’t thank our leader Katie Kirkland enough for orchestrating a successful fieldwork trip! I never even imagined gaining this much experience in that short of an amount of time. We were truly immersed in the culture while learning and having some valuable down time.
Program Details
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Locations
- Dominica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Academic Year
- Fall
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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