Program Description
Students are exposed to approximately eight different typical physiotherapy practice settings in Belgium, including but not limited to in-patient, out-patient, private practice, manual therapy, and long-term rehabilitation. Students will attend a limited number of physiotherapy classes offered at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), participate in research activities, and attend a conference.
DPT 7981 Clinical Practicum II (4 credits)Second 8-week, full-time clinical education requirement integrated into the 3-year DPT curriculum designed to provide the student opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired during Year I and II. Clinical settings for DPT 7981 (Clinical Practicum II) and DPT 8980 (Clinical Practicum III) will be selected so the student meets the Acute Care, Rehabilitation settings, and/or neuromuscular patient diagnoses requirements as defined in the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
DPT 8980 Clinical Practicum III (4 credits)Third 8-week, full-time clinical education requirement integrated into the 3-year DPT curriculum designed to provide the student opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired during Year I and II. Clinical settings for DPT 704 (Clinical Practicum II) and DPT 711 (Clinical Practicum III) will be selected so the student meets the Acute Care, Rehabilitation settings, and/or neuromuscular patient diagnoses requirements as defined in the American Physical Therapy Association’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
DPT 8200 Advanced Clinical Practice Selective Track: GLO (6 credits)Continued study in selected topic areas including the broad spectrum of primary clinical practice settings. Generally, students focus on 1 of 3 areas: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular rehabilitation or research or students may request an independent study in physical therapy (including a Global Learning Opportunity). Emphasis will be on continued development of clinical and research skills to prepare students for today’s demanding health care environment. Requires advanced approval (by the beginning of Year III of the DPT curriculum) of the GLO Coordinator.
About the Location
This program travels around various places in and around Brussels, Belgium's capital city. The language spoken here is mostly French, also Flemish, Dutch, and some English.
Transportation
Public transportation is available via train, bus, or tram.
Cost
Costs for study away vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.
For cost information for this program, please view the budget sheet.
Insurance
Liability Coverage
Under the current University liability insurance policy, students will be covered by University liability insurance when participating in an approved GLO program.
Housing
Students secure rental housing on their own. University housing is occasionally available, check with the site leader.
Requirements
- Students must complete the online application and pre-departure and post-departure learning modules by the published deadline.
- Students must remain in good academic and professional standing to qualify for participation.
- Students on academic or professional probation are not permitted to participate.
- All GLO students are required to present their experiences at the SHS Annual Global Engagement and Research Forum.
Orientation
Prior to applying, all candidates are expected to meet with the site leader.
Additional Information and Links
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Program Leaders: Dr. Paula DiBiasio & Dr. Steve Bailey
Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Gerald L. Francis Center, Office 100G
2085 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244
336-278-6400
pdibiasio@elon.edu
baileys@elon.edu
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