Physiotherapy Internship in Vietnam

Get practical experience and learn from physiotherapists working with disabled patients

Destination

Vietnam

Age

18+ y/o

Minimum Stay

1 week

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

Requirements

You should have completed at least two years of physiotherapy related studies or training

What’s included

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Transportation

To and from the airport, plus everything in between. Daily transport to your placement and back.

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Starting at €1,780 for 1 week

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Trip Overview

Get real physiotherapy experience

Work alongside experienced physiotherapists to help people recover from surgery and disabilities, observing massages and passive treatments.

Build physiotherapy understanding

Work in rehabilitation centres and learn to diagnose and treat disabilities, shadowing experienced physiotherapists to build your knowledge.

Teach and engage children

Work alongside children and teenagers with disabilities, running educational games, motor skill workshops, and lessons in art, dance, and maths.

Enhance your applications

Use this incredible international experience as a talking point for your CV and interviews, demonstrating an understanding of physiotherapy practices.

Adventure through Vietnam

Live and work in Hanoi, experiencing the vibrance of Vietnamese culture and cuisine, while visiting the stunning countryside in your free time.

What you need to know

Overview

Build your clinical expertise and broaden your medical perspective while working in a new healthcare environment.

Get hands-on experience that will boost your university applications and/or CV.

Tailored to you: Need to meet specific requirements? We will work with you to ensure your placement covers the necessary clinical hours or specific department rotations required.

What you will achieve:

Treat patients with disabilities alongside professional teams in specialised rehabilitation centres.
Support hospital staff across various departments, including post-surgery recovery units.
Collaborate with teachers to support child development initiatives at local centres.
Foster independence by teaching children vocational skills that support their future livelihoods.

Activities

Boost your career confidence by shadowing expert physiotherapists across various hospital departments:

You’ll work alongside local staff to support outpatients and individuals recovering from surgery, gaining a unique perspective on global healthcare.

Collaborate with teachers at a specialised centre for children with disabilities to promote sustainable development. You’ll work alongside local experts to facilitate growth through a variety of engaging activities, including:

running fine motor skills workshops
supporting children with art and dance
teaching mathematics classes

Your role can vary depending on where you are placed.

A Day in the Life

Your schedule in Vietnam is slightly different depending on where you’re placed. Your day generally runs from about 8:00am to 4:00pm. You’ll have a lunch break from about 11:00am to 1:00pm.

At the rehabilitation centre, you’ll work with a physiotherapist in an exercise room or the gross motor and massage room. You’ll focus on helping with physical rehabilitation exercises, and observing physiotherapists as they treat patients. You’ll spend most of your day in these spaces at the rehabilitation centre.

At the care centre, you’ll also work in a rehabilitation room. This room has equipment like mattresses, exercise balls, toys, a trampoline, and a parallel bar. You’ll help the physiotherapist treat children. This placement also has a swimming pool used for therapy exercises.

During your free time and weekends, you can explore the city of Hanoi and surrounds. Visit ancient temples, shop till you drop at night markets, drink endless cups of Vietnamese coffee, and sing your heart out at karaoke bars. We encourage you to organise a weekend trip to the spectacular Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Map & Location

Filled with natural beauty urban adventure, Vietnam is an incredible country bordering China, Laos, and Cambodia. Home to the world’s largest cave, the stunning Ha Long Bay, and remnants of the brutal Vietnam war, there’s so much to discover.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is growing rapidly and it is now one of the most popular Southeast Asian nations to visit. Floating markets, striking karst mountains, endless rice paddies, and imperial history are all on your doorstep — see it for yourself!

Hanoi

The capital city of Vietnam and second most populous, Hanoi, is located in the north of the country in the Red River Delta. Home to more than eight million people, Hanoi is a true blend of ancient tradition and modern influence. It has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.

The famous old quarter dominates social media feeds, but the city is filled with incredible landmarks, including stunning lakes, museums, temples, and more. You will never run out of things to see!

Food & Accommodation

Prepare for an extraordinary adventure in Vietnam! You’ll stay with a carefully selected host family, ensuring a comfortable room, three meals a day, and safe drinking water. This is all designed to make your experience truly remarkable.

Your host family will serve you authentic local cuisine and introduce you to fascinating Vietnamese culture. We always place you with other Projects Abroad participants of a similar age and gender, and we’ll also organise daily transportation to and from your placement!

Your home will be a clean, secure, and welcoming base, perfectly situated for exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam. You’ll also find it easy to stay connected with friends and family back home, thanks to readily available internet cafes nearby.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Vietnam Arrival Procedures page.