School of Health Professions Experiential Learning

Find how Saint Joseph's University provides hands-on training to our students and exposing them to diverse healthcare settings and populations.

Occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy and physician assistant students have the opportunity to gain clinical experience at hundreds of facilities nationwide — from hospitals and large medical institutions to outpatient clinics and schools. Learn more about clinical fieldwork requirements and placements for each program below:

• Occupational Therapy Clinical Fieldwork
• Physical Therapy Clinical Fieldwork
• Pharmacy Clinical Rotations
• Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations

At Saint Joseph’s, health professions students find special opportunities to learn in many different environments — not just the classroom. This includes working with neighboring institutions and organizations in Philadelphia to make an impact on local patient care. Opportunities include:

• Pro-bono clinic: This clinic at our University City location provides free physical and occupational therapy services to the West Philadelphia community.
• Service learning: Saint Joseph’s offers health and science courses that have a service-learning. Courses taught have included Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Occupational Therapy - Community Service Learning, Falls in the elderly, and Special Topics: Infection and Immunity.