Belize Focus: EMS - Nursing and Allied Health Length: 9 Days Dates: May 24 - June 1, 2021 Cost: $2,640* Ratio 10:1 *Program price stands as an estimate until ticketing is finalized. www.studyabroadassociation.com | [email protected] Program Information Tucked between the Caribbean Sea and the rainforest on the eastern coast of Central America, Belize is the home of a small and diverse nation. The country, formerly known as British Honduras, was the United Kingdom's last colony on the American mainland and still maintains strong ties with Britain. The official language of Belize is English, making it ideal for our student groups to communicate effectively and interact with local community and medical professionals. During this program, students will get an overview of the Ministry of Health and Social Medicine in Belize in addition to a look at traditional natural Maya Medicine and Remedies. Participants will have the opportunity to shadow medical professionals in diverse medical areas. Healthcare in Belize: Maya Medicine and Remedies: The healthcare system of Belize is comprised of both public A traditional medicine system is the patrimony of a nation and private medical services. Under public healthcare, most and its people. Maya traditional healing dates back to Belizeans are entitled to free or low cost healthcare at perhaps 5,000 years, but was nearly destroyed by the Government-run hospitals and clinics around the country. Spanish Conquest of the 15th century. The Conquistadores However, the majority of funding is directed towards saw native healers as a detriment to mass conversion to healthcare services in the capital city. Private medical Christianity. Thus all forms of traditional healing became services are also available in Belize, however, patients are erroneously associated with witchcraft and were outlawed by required to pay a fee for services. the Spaniards. Since then, it has been a constant struggle for true healers to overcome the stigma of witchcraft. www.studyabroadassociation.com | [email protected] Why Study Abroad Association? Since 2009, Study Abroad Association has been committed to customizing the most in-depth and affordable short-term, faculty-led study abroad and service learning experiences. We have been working with colleges and universities across the United States to assist in achieving their international education goals. All programs revolve around our core values of Education, Authenticity, Affordability, Sustainability, and Safety. Authenticity & Affordability Education Customer Service By collaborating with local partners we All SAA programs are built on the A dedicated Account Manager will enable our travelers to have unique foundation of education. We offer assist during the entire process. We experiences while supporting local unique programs in over 12 areas of fully understand the challenges that go economies. This allows us to provide study, striving to offer programs to into organizing the perfect faculty-led authentic and locally designed underserved academic fields such as programs. We will assign you an experiences and keep our costs low. STEM, Business, Allied Health, account manager fully dedicated and Humanities. available to assist you at every point of your process. US Based Safety Sustainability We are a fully insured and accredited Safety is our number one priority. To We promote sustainability with all our US organization with the advantages of ensure our travelers are completely programs, visiting local communities having direct operations in more than protected throughout the program, we and projects in need, as well as 25 countries. We also have strong provide an all-inclusive travelers establishing long-lasting relationships partnerships with local universities to insurance policy. We also provide and positive impacts with everyone we ensure credits and educational comprehensive risk management collaborate with. methods are fully respected. procedures and training before the program starts. www.studyabroadassociation.com | [email protected] Program Itinerary Day 1 - Belize City - Monday, May 24 Day 3 - San Ignacio - Wednesday, May 26 Depart for Belize City, Belize Breakfast & Day Briefing Arrive Belize City 9 AM - 5 PM Clinic Day 1 (Lunch Provided) Group Lunch Structured Free Time Transfer to San Ignacio (approx. 2 hours) Group Meeting & Discussions Check in, Relax & Refresh Orientation Tour of San Ignacio Day 4 - San Ignacio - Thursday, May 27 Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic Breakfast & Day Briefing dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets. 9 AM - 5 PM Clinic Day 2 (Lunch Provided) Structured Free Time Day 2 - San Ignacio - Tuesday, May 25 Group Meeting & Discussions Breakfast & Day Briefing Xunantunich Ancient Maya Archaeological Site - Day 5 - San Ignacio - Friday, May 28 The name of this ancient Mayan ruin is a tongue twister, but to Breakfast & Day Briefing indigenous peoples who made this sacred site their home for 9 AM - 5 PM Clinic Day 3 (Lunch Provided) millennia, Xunantunich was a safe, secure hilltop area with plenty of vantage points, just in case a neighboring army of Nursing Workshop usurpers or explorers from abroad sought to claim this Group Meeting & Discussions stronghold. Group Lunch Day 6 - San Ignacio - Saturday, May 29 Medicinal Gardens & Iguana Farm Breakfast & Day Briefing Meeting With Local Medical Authorities - Discussion 9 AM - 5 PM Clinic Day 4 (Lunch Provided) of Clinics, Protocol - mobile clinics, Health Care System in Structured Free Time Belize and Social Medicine. Group Meeting & Discussions www.studyabroadassociation.com | [email protected] Program Itinerary Day 7 - Caye Caulker - Sunday, May 30 Day 9 - Return - Tuesday, June 1 Breakfast & Day Briefing Breakfast & Day Briefing Transfer to Belize City via Blue Hole National Park Ferry Transfer to Belize City (First Ferry) Ferry to Caye Caulker (approx. 45 mins) Airport Transfer Check-In - Relax & Refresh Depart Belize City for Home Island Orientation Tour Group Meeting & Discussions Day 8 - Caye Caulker - Monday, May 31 Breakfast & Day Briefing Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve - The Hol Chan Marine Reserve was established as a marine protected area in 1987 under the Laws of Belize. It incorporates the southernmost marine and coastal areas of Ambergris Caye including the barrier reef, seagrass beds and the mangrove islands of Boca Chica and Cangrejo Shoals. A zoning scheme was developed in order to ensure sustainable use and guarantee its conservation. Hol Chan is divided into four zones which include no-take areas and zones that regulate and promote sustainable fishing practices. Free Time & Cultural Immersion Farewell Dinner & Program Closing - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets. www.studyabroadassociation.com | [email protected] Program Highlights Program Includes • Local Clinics • Roundtrip Airfare • Nursing Workshop Local Medical Staff • 8 Nights of Accommodation • Hospital Site Visits, Observations & Rotations • Daily Continental Breakfast • Xunantunich Maya Archaeological Site • All Ground Transportation • Medicinal Gardens and Iguana Farm Visit • 7 Group Lunches • Blue Hole National Park • Welcome & Farewell Dinners • Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve • Full Time Guidance & Assistance • Sunset Sailboat Cruise • Travelers Insurance All of our programs are 100% customizable. Is there an experience you’d like to provide the students that’s not included in the itinerary. Let’s add it! Are there sites that better fit your subject than the ones provided? Let’s swap them! Tell us your dream itinerary and we’ll work with you to make it a reality. www.studyabroadassociation.com | [email protected] SERVICE AGREEMENT Booking Procedures and Payments Registration must be made through our website www.studyabroadassociation.com Travelers must be 18 years of age or older at the time of departure. If the traveler is under 18, their legal guardian will need to complete the Travel for Minors Form and submit it to Study Abroad Association 100 days prior to travel. Names should be provided as they appear on the participant’s passport. This information will be used for hotel and transportation bookings. All payments will be collected by the university or college, which will proceed to pay Study Abroad Association directly, through check or bank transfer. It’s the institution’s responsibility to regularly notify Study Abroad Association of enrollment numbers and cancellations if students are enrolling directly at the institution. Payment Schedule: Alternative Ratios: ● 140 Days prior to departure the 1st invoice will be sent. ● 110 Days prior to departure the 1st deposit is due in SAA’s bank account. 30% of program price. 10:1 = $2,640 ● 100 Days prior to departure, the group must reach the minimum amount of travelers 10. 12:1 = $2,545 ● 90 Days prior to departure the 2nd invoice will be sent. 14:1 = $2,480 ● 60 Days prior to departure the final payment is due in our account. 70% of program price. Late payments: If the final payment is late a 1 x $1,000 fee may occur (per program, not traveler) Making Payments Preferred payment methods: Bank Transfer or Official Check. Bank Details: Bank Name: Bank of America Account Name: Study Abroad Association, LLC Account Number: 229056226020 Routing Number: 026009593 SWIFT Code/BIC: BOFAUS6S Alternative payment methods for instance through PayPal will have to be agreed with a representative