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Physical
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Quick Look
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Location:
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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Language of Instruction: English
Overview
 There is a real shortage of skilled physical therapists in Ethiopia. If you're currently training, a recently qualified physical therapist, or on a career break, you'll provide valuable support and training to both healthcare workers, and the families of people affected by HIV.
You will find that the experience you can gain on this volunteer physical therapy placement will really help you to get an idea of how a successful community based healthcare program works, while also giving you hands on experience delivering physical therapy treatment. Because a portion of your time will be spent passing on your skills to fellow care-givers, you'll go home safe in the knowledge that you've made a real and lasting contribution to this project and the people it serves.
Volunteering Abroad on a Physical Therapy Placement
As a physical therapy volunteer you'll work alongside a catholic charity based in Addis Ababa that provides advice, healthcare and education to families living with HIV. The scheme is a highly progressive project that aims to increase people's knowledge and understanding of the disease, and provide practical physical care to terminally ill children and adults.
During the mornings you'll usually travel around Addis carrying out home-based care alongside a small team of local staff. You'll visit families in their homes, treating common illnesses faced by patients such as TB or unexplained paralysis. You'll help to carry out and explain simple exercises to family members to enable them to keep them up until your next visit. Afternoons will frequently be spent working alongside the local physical therapy staff, passing on your skills and knowledge.
This program is one where you can gain real satisfaction at having made a difference, while simultaneously gaining worthwhile work experience, and all with the added bonus of getting to know a fascinating and strikingly different culture.
All medical interns in Ethiopia must have completed at least one year of university level related studies or training by the time they join this project.
Physical Therapy Work in Ethiopia with Projects Abroad
Highlights: Independent travel in Ethiopia is hugely rewarding, even though the infrastructure of the country is fairly basic. You'll get used to the curiosity that you attract as a Westerner, and you'll make many warm and genuine friends here.
All accommodation is organized, paid for and monitored by Projects Abroad. All project placements are regularly visited and checked. We require high standards of supervision and accommodation, which are verified before you arrive.
This project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened of backpackers could never hope to do.
Eligibility
Minimum age = 16
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
$ 3,095 for one month, $ 3,895 for 2 months, $ 4,695 for 3 months, and $ 1,195 for each additional month.
Costs
Include: Accommodation, food, insurance, placement, in country staff support, and airport transfers.
Dates
Dates are totally flexible and durations can be any length over one month. Please apply at least 2 months before you wish to start.
Contact
Projects Abroad
347 W 36th Street
Suite 903
New York NY 10018
USA
Tel:
1 888 839 3535 or +1 212 244 7234
Fax:
212 244 7236
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