Caribbean Care: Occupational Therapy Abroad
Program Overview
Join one of Therapy Abroad’s most popular **Occupational Therapy study abroad programs in Dominica**, the Caribbean’s famous “Nature Island.” Designed for OT, pre-OT, and health science students, this hands-on program combines clinical learning, cultural immersion, and adventure.
Work alongside **U.S.-licensed Occupational Therapists** while supporting children and adults in hospitals, schools, r...
Join one of Therapy Abroad’s most popular **Occupational Therapy study abroad programs in Dominica**, the Caribbean’s famous “Nature Island.” Designed for OT, pre-OT, and health science students, this hands-on program combines clinical learning, cultural immersion, and adventure.
Work alongside **U.S.-licensed Occupational Therapists** while supporting children and adults in hospitals, schools, residential facilities, community programs, and home health settings. Depending on local needs, students may participate in group therapy camps, adaptive technology projects, formal and informal assessments, therapeutic activities, and patient education.
Gain valuable exposure to global healthcare while building cultural competency, clinical observation skills, confidence, and experience that can ...
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- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
Updated Sep 28, 2026
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Locations
- Dominica
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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NO!! Dominica is a small island nation in the Caribbean Sea, between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. It's also known as the "Nature Island" due to its lush rainforests, hot springs, waterfalls, and black sand beaches.
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Katie Schoonover
Participated in 2024
AlumniKatie Schoonover is from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and is pursuing her MSOT at Thomas Jefferson University. She works in administration at a pediatric ...
I was excited and interested to see what healthcare in a different country would look like. I knew this would be an opportunity I would never get around here, and I wanted to experience something more. I also loved the fact that we were going to three different healthcare settings, giving me more opportunity to learn and grow.
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