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This program is suitable for Occupational Therapists, OTAs, and graduate students. The goal of ISL's occupational therapy program is to learn about local health care challenges, experience Costa Rican culture, and gain perspective on the global landscape. Work setting will be dependent on number of participants. 1-5 participants: Programming will take place in an ISL partner institution. Volunteers will assist health care providers with patient care. 6+ participants: Programming will take place in an ISL partner community. Volunteers will participate in public health surveying and clinical activities, including interviewing patients, taking vitals, and helping out in the pharmacy. Current occupational therapy needs in Costa Rica include instruction in biomechanics and development of treatment plans for the rehabilitation of cancer and stroke patients. Volunteers work in the home and community settings as well and homes for elders and persons with severe disabilities.

The goal of this program is to learn about global health issues, provide care to populations with little or no access, experience Guatemalan culture, and gain perspective on the global landscape. This program is open to nurses and nursing students.

Current occupational therapy needs in Panama include development of treatment plans for rheumatology, geriatric, and neurology patients. Volunteers work in rural community centers with elders and adults and children with severe disabilities. There is also need for caregiver education on technical skills in traumatology, pain reduction, and postural and movement techniques. Ideal for Occupational Therapists, OTAs, and graduate students.

Students will work on mangrove, turtle tagging, and beach cleanup projects on the Osa Peninsula as well as service projects in an ISL partner community. This program will provide amazing opportunities to explore the beautiful landscape and culture of Costa Rica. Program fees include all meals and recreation. Minimum of 6 high school students required.

This program is suitable for nurses and nursing students. The goal of ISL's nursing program is to learn about local health care challenges, assist with the provision of patient care, learn more about the nursing profession in another cultural context, and experience the culture of Costa Rica. Work setting will be dependent on number of participants. 1-5 participants: Programming will take place in an ISL partner institution. Volunteers will assist health care providers with patient care. 6+ participants: Programming will take place in an ISL partner community. Volunteers will participate in public health surveying and clinical activities, including interviewing patients, taking vitals, and helping out in the pharmacy. Continuing Education Credits available.

The goal of ISL's global health program is to learn about local health care challenges, experience Costa Rican culture, and gain perspective on the global landscape. Work setting will be dependent on number of participants. 1-5 participants: Programming will take place in an ISL partner institution. Volunteers will assist health care providers with patient care. 6+ participants: Programming will take place in an ISL partner community. Volunteers will participate in public health surveying and clinical activities, including interviewing patients, taking vitals, and helping out in the pharmacy.

This team was created for site testing purposes and will usually be hidden from view. If you see it online we are actively in testing mode. Please DO NOT apply to this program.