OSLO PLACEMENT INFORMATION DOCUMENT 2011
Receiving Organisation
Name of Receiving Organisation (RO): Oslo University College
Contact name and Address:
May.L.T.RIngvold
Faculty of Health Sciences
Physiotherapy
Postbox 4 St.Olavs plass
N-0130 Oslo
Norway
Tel: 00 47 22 45 25 41
Fax:
Email: Maya.Ringvold@hf.hio.no
Website: http://www.hio.no/content/view/full/4563
Name and contact details of the International Advisor at Oslo University:
Berit Tveit
Senior Adviser
Faculty of Health Sciences
Oslo University College
PO box 4 - St Olavs Plass
N-0130
Tel: 00 47 22 45 24 61
Fax: 00 47 22 45 24 90
E-mail: Berit.Tveit@hf.hio.no
Host Organisation Details
Name of Host Organisation (HO): Oslo University College
Address: As above
Type of Organisation: Faculty of Health Sciences –
Physiotherapy clinic based within the faculty –
predominantly MSK conditions
Details of organisational structure and working
environment (number of staff and volunteers,
nature of work, etc.):
Staffed by the University physiotherapy tutors
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Placement Title: Practice Department of Bachelor Programme in Physiotherapy
Supervisor / Educator Details
Name of intern’s supervisor / educator: To be confirmed once placement is arranged
Job Title:
Organisation:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Details of Placement
Practice Department of Bachelor Programme in Physiotherapy
About the Practice Department
The practice department has, at all times, 10-16 students. The practice department may be
compared to a large physical institute. It has doctors from neighbouring urban districts who
order treatment and send us patients. In addition to individual treatment, we offer
rheumatism group, Parkinson group, MS group, activity group, chronic vertigo group, lung
patient group and child group.
Patient Category
We aspire to the greatest variation possible of patients. Most patients search treatment for
different forms of strain injury. In addition, we have several patients with central injuries,
rheumatic diseases, orthopaedic pre- and post-operative situations, lung diseases and sport
injuries. Besides, we receive children with different diagnoses.
Position in the organisation (including supervision structure):
Rehabilitation intern
The student will be under the supervision of qualified therapist.
Training (i.e. induction, specialist training and/or opportunities for gaining
qualifications):
Gaining experience in the treatment of different disabilities within a private healthcare
setting.
Benefits for the intern (in terms of skill-gain and experience):
As above.
Details of Placement: Logistics
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Duration of placement:
12 weeks
Preferred start date:
As from Feb. 2012
Working days and hours:
Monday: Normal office hours
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Lunch break of 1 hour in between.
Saturday: OFF
Sunday: OFF
Holiday Entitlement:
None
National Holidays:
Observe all national holidays
What to wear for work:
White tunic top and blue trousers
Climate during placement: Cold spring weather
What are the main languages spoken by Host Organisation staff, clients and partners?
Given that CHIIPS is an English-language scheme, what adaptations (e.g. translators)
will be made for interns to handle language difficulties where necessary?
Norwegian and English
Applicants with disabilities have been considered and reasonable adjustments have
been made or can be made for this where necessary:
YES
Please give details: To be discussed on an individual basis
The Applicant
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This placement would especially suit…. (specific interest, background, experience):
Undergraduate students of Rehabilitation fields.
Essential skills (e.g. computer literacy, written English skills):
Computer and English, basic awareness of Norwegian
Preferred skills (e.g. an additional language, creative skills):
Adaptive skills and creativity to work in any environment.
Specific checks required of the intern (e.g. government check, criminal records
check):
passport, letter of recommendation from University, CV, CRB
Accommodation and Subsistence
Please describe the accommodation that will be provided (e.g. single vs shared,
kitchen and bathroom access):
University accommodation is available at different rates and locations – please see website
for details
http://www.hio.no/Welcome-to-OUC/Current-Students/Accommodation-for-internationalstudents
Food and Drink (fully catered vs self-catered, number of meals per day, amenability to
special dietary requirements, etc.):
The University canteen and eating areas are open during the day time. In addition there are
a number of cafes within walking distance of eth University.
Locality (e.g. rural vs urban, local amenities, opportunities to socialise):
Close to working environment, easy access to town and other facilities.
Access to internet / email in accommodation:
Access is available within the University and within the clinic study area.
Laundry (in accommodation, laundrette, etc.)
As part of facilities in the accommodation blocks
Security: All accommodation can be locked
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Placement Costs
Please fill in the following table as a guide for the student – to be completed by current
students on their return (March 2011)
Cost
Per Week
Total Costs (X weeks)
Local Travel
Spending Money
Any other regular
expenses, specify below.
Total Regular Costs
Explanation of other expenses (where input above):
Any other comments
Please return email to: Kate Stainsby (k.stainsby@yorksj.ac.uk)
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