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International Healthcare Systems: Ecuador
Explore the healthcare system of Ecuador through lectures & site visits. Speak with healthcare providers about their roles in the system. Examine how topics including mental health, traditional beliefs & practices, and availability of services impact the lives of Ecuadorians.
Overview
Location(s) |
Quito, Ecuador |
Term |
Spring 2020 |
Credit |
Choice of:
|
Class Sessions |
In-person classes on the Macomb campus throughout Spring 2020. Days/times TBA, Tillman 208 |
Travel Dates | March 5-14, 2020 |
Housing | Hotels |
Passport | Required |
Visa (for US citizens) | Not required |
Eligibility
GPA |
3.0 for Nursing majors, 2.5 for all others |
Hours completed | 12 |
Student Judicial | Good status |
Grad credit |
Yes
NURS 679--Contact Professor White for more details
|
Non-WIU | Yes |
Pre-requisite |
NURS courses: Restricted to Nursing and related medical majors (Pre-nursing, Pre-med, etc.)
|
Student Year |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate |
Entry Requirements
Passport required - Must be valid until at least September 30, 2020.
Visa required if not a US citizen.
It is your responsibility to check the
Consulate of Ecuador in Chicago website
for more information. Visa cost not included in program cost.
Health Insurance
You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program. One option is approved for this program: a supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) from
International Medical Group (IMG)
Health Precautions
Walking/mobility/travel - Expect to walk up to 5 miles per day. It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day, sometimes over uneven, hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs. You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.
Environmental - Highs in the mid- to upper 60s in Quito; other locations may be warmer. Time in/near Quito at high altitude (9,400) feet above sea level). Excursions and some portions of the Course will be conducted outside, rain or shine. Sun protection is strongly recommended.
Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into Ecuador. Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
.
Accessability - Accessibility and accommodation are very different than that found in the United States. Please
contact the Disability Resource Center
for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.
PLEASE NOTE
It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs. Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.
Costs & Dates
Estimated Cost* |
$3,000-$3,500 |
Included in the program | Round trip airfare from Chicago, in-country transportation, lodging (double/triple occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites, some meals |
Application Deadline | November 10, 2019 |
Payments | |
Application fee |
$75 due December 5, 2019 |
Non-refundable deposit |
$1,000 due December 6, 2019
|
Final payment* | $2,000-$2,500 due January 31, 2020 |
* Costs subject to change based on student enrollment
WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control. For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.
Important Dates
Passport copy deadline: January 15, 2020
Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and increased costs.
Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Spring 2020
Academics
Credit offered
NURS 379 - Fulfills the FLGI requirement for Nursing majors. Can be used as a substitute for NURS 316 Transcultural Nursing or as a Nursing elective
NURS 679 - Can be applied to graduate school credit or continuing education for current medical professionals, including licensed medical professionals, nurses with BSN, and allied health services
HS 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for Public Health majors
HSM 379 -Counts as an upper-division elective for Health Services Management majors
SW 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for Social Work majors
HS 679 - Counts towards completion of a MS in Health Sciences
Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.
Objectives/activities
- Discover the differences in healthcare systems between Ecuador and the United States
-
Develop critical thinking skills through problem solving in real life scenarios
- Examine the sociocultural, economic and political influences on health in Ecuador
- Identify major helath problems in Ecuador and their impact on health care/prevention/education
Class sessions
Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course. Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments. Questions about course content should be directed to
Professor Lindsay White
or
Dr. Lorette Oden
.
Information Sessions
October 13, 12:30 pm, Zoom. Registration required: registration form
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