Boomers Abroad

Description

There is a real shortage of skilled physical and occupational therapists in Cambodia. If you're currently training with at least one year of experience, recently qualified, or on a career break, you'll provide valuable treatment to babies, children, and adults with a wide range of physical problems.

The experiences you'll have on physical or occupational therapy internship abroad will give you a greater understanding of how professionals in the fields work in a developing country while providing valuable experience overseas.

All Physical Therapy interns in Cambodia must have completed at least one year of related studies or training by the time they join this project.

Interns with a year or more experience, but who are not yet fully qualified, work at the National Baby and Children's Center. Interns who are fully qualified and can commit to at least two months on the project work at the Veterans International Center.

The National Baby and Children's Center in Phnom Penh is home to over one hundred babies and children and the majority of them are physically or mentally disabled.

The Center was established in 1980 to receive orphans and abandoned children from the city and other provinces. The children at the center are very vulnerable and require constant care. It is important for volunteers to have a positive attitude and a real willingness to help children with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities.

The physical therapy department has scheduled children to spend quality time in the physical therapy room as often as possible. Each child has different needs: some are learning to walk while others suffer from muscular problems. Other children need to have their joints massaged regularly to maintain their physical health. Extra assistance from interns with these tasks will allow more children to use the room and get treatment on a regular basis.

The physical therapy room is relatively well equipped and includes cushions, balls, mats, and specialized chairs.

The Veterans International Kien Khleang Center in Phnom Penh is one of three physical rehabilitation centers that Veterans International operates in Cambodia. Veterans International has been working with landmine victims and people with disabilities since 1991.