Occupational Therapy Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
Occupational therapy is one of those fields where hands-on experience is everything, and OT internships in Cape Town are among our most in-demand for exactly that reason, the level of direct, independent patient work you'll get here is genuinely rare compared to programs elsewhere in the world. You'll work alongside established occupational therapists, developing and initiating treatment plans for...
Occupational therapy is one of those fields where hands-on experience is everything, and OT internships in Cape Town are among our most in-demand for exactly that reason, the level of direct, independent patient work you'll get here is genuinely rare compared to programs elsewhere in the world. You'll work alongside established occupational therapists, developing and initiating treatment plans for a wide range of real patients, in a country where public health awareness (and demand for capable OT professionals) is actively growing.
Ideal candidates come in with a solid theoretical grounding in human anatomy, physiology, or developmental psychology, and/or prior experience in a rehabilitative setting. From there, VA works with you directly to find a placement that fits your specific profes...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Updated Sep 14, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Fields
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- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Counseling
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Other
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 4-12 weeks: $3,275
Refund Policy
Other
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- Placements include pediatric, geriatric, neurological, mental health, and clinical OT, matched to your specific interests and professional goals.
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Andrea Nosich
Participated in 2016
AlumniAndrea is a 24 year old from Crown Point, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University Calumet with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but she is cur...
What inspired me to go abroad was the need for new experiences and to challenge myself a bit. I have wanted to travel abroad for some time and chose to go to my number one choice for several years now. Going abroad meant new challenges, new people, and a new place to learn from. Making the choice to travel abroad by myself was an easy decision and definitely one that I will never forget.
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Hillary Johns
Participated in 2014
AlumniHillary Johns is from New Orleans, Louisiana. She enjoys traveling, adventuring, and making friends along the way!
I wanted to gain a completely new experience in a different culture to learn about Occupational Therapy in a context that was completely different than what I had known.
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