Assalamu Alaikum,
I am Tariqul Islam, a 4th-year student in the Occupational Therapy Department at the Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI) under CRP, Savar.
As part of our course curriculum, we have clinical placements every year. Usually, we do these placements at CRP.
- In 1st year, we have an Observation Placement.
- In 2nd year, we have a Clinical Placement.
- In 3rd year, we do placements both inside and outside CRP, but still under CRP’s supervision.
- However, in 4th year, we are given the opportunity to choose an external organization for our placement.
In my case, I chose faith Bangladesh because during my 2nd-year placement in the pediatrics unit, I developed a strong interest in working on case-related tasks.
When I learned about faith Bangladesh, I found out that they handle and treat children with Autism, ADHD, ASD, and Down Syndrome. From my supervisors here, I learned a great deal. Whenever we had questions, they answered them patiently. We related what we observed to our previous theoretical knowledge, and then we studied further at home to deepen our understanding.
One thing I particularly liked about faith Bangladesh was their online system and website. The online booking system ensures that every patient receives importance. Patients can choose their own therapist and schedule therapy sessions at their preferred times, all from their phone or laptop. Therapists provide treatment to the children, and parents can give feedback directly on the website.
This feedback system is highly positive—it not only keeps parents engaged but also motivates therapists. When parents share in the comments how much their child has improved, it gives therapists a real sense of satisfaction and encouragement. I found this aspect especially impressive.
The advanced learning I have gained here will be extremely helpful when I complete my 4th-year final exams and begin my internship. If I work in the paediatrics unit then, I will be able to apply everything I learned here effectively.
In conclusion, I can confidently say that choosing faith Bangladesh for my Advanced Placement was the right decision. The objectives I had in mind were fulfilled, and the skills and knowledge I gained from my supervisors and the entire faith Bangladesh team will be invaluable in my future career.
I am truly thankful to my supervisors and to Faith Bangladesh for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
