This year a select group of American applicants will enter the program as sophomores during the 1995 fall term, integrate into the class and complete their studies in three academic years.
As it enters its fifth century as a institution of higher learning, Trinity College offers students studying to become physical therapists the chance to grow academically, socially and personally. With a unique cultural and intellectual life outside of the classroom that servers to provide a wealth of experiences for curious students, Trinity College has earned a reputation of being one of the leading universities of Europe to build intellectual confidence as well as enhance creativity and independence.
This exciting and challenging learning experience abroad is offered through Shifrin Healthcare Inc., based in Florham Park, NJ, a placement company dedicated to providing the opportunity for the highest quality physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical school education to anyone meeting their qualifying for professional education. Shifrin Healthcare Inc., works to assist and guide in the process of physical therapy training, licensing and placement for the individual students who join the course, so that the students may concentrate on their course work.
In addition, Shifrin will obtain and complete all necessary paperwork
for students with their cooperation in an effort to make the
educational process a transition from being a student to to a licensed
physical therapist in the United States proceed as smooth as possible.
The prestigious University of Dublin, Trinity College-Faculty of Health Sciences consists of five professional schools which are responsible for educations and training of individuals who play a major role in health care. The faculty consists of clinical speech, dental science, medicine, physical therapy/physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Students enrolled at the university can be assured of every assistance from the staff during their stay.
Holders of a PT degree from Trinity College are recognized by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists for the purpose of professional practice, and are also recognized by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in London, which is the accrediting body for the Unitied Kingdom.
The Trinity qualification has a wide recognition that extends to the United States. In 1993-1994 more than 60 nations were represented in the student population, and every year between 200 and 300 students leave Trinity to work abroad.
The School of Physiotherapy is situated at St. james Hospital, two miles from the main campus. While attending the university, students can enjoy Trinity's attractive physical environment, readily accessible centercity location and the compactness of the campus itself, which fosters interaction among staff and students. The college's site occupies only 41 acres and can be traveled by foot in less than 20 minutes.
General prerequisite courses include general biology, anatomy, physiology, general chemistry, general physics, math, psychology, and english courses.
A major emphasis of the curriculum is placed on clinical internships with placements designed to enable the student to integrate scientific and theoretical knowledge with physical therapy skills in the therapeutic management of patients.
Shifrin Healthcare Inc. offers other professional education programs in the British Isles. A January start is planned for the second class of American students at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
For more information, contact Shifrin Healthcare Inc., 111 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932-2103; (212) 504-3005