Are you considering a career in healthcare?
If so, how do you know whether or not you have the passion to motivate you on your journey? How do you know if you have the patience and the compassion needed to be successful in your chosen field?
If so, how do you know whether or not you have the passion to motivate you on your journey? How do you know if you have the patience and the compassion needed to be successful in your chosen field?
Join one of our Medical Outreach teams to get a taste of the career that awaits you!
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As a student, you will be mentored by coordinators and licensed practitioners, and while as a team you will provide medical/dental services to residents of "pueblos jovenes". Residents of these developing communities lack affordable access to healthcare, and other basic needs.
Your team will set-up a clinic in the middle of their community, and provide the residents with healthcare screening, medication, and public health seminars to arm them with ways to prevent food-borne illnesses, and other ailments. Our medical clinics run very efficiently as we separate each area of the clinic into different stations: H&P Station History and Physical While paired with a translator (as needed), the student interviews the patient to obtain their medical history and capture the medical reason for their visit. Vital Signs Station Blood pressure, Heart rate, Respiratory rate, Temperature, Weight, Height Under the supervision of licensed practitioners, students obtain vital signs on all patients. Students learn how to measure each vital sign during our workshops as well as on site. Labs Blood sugar levels, Cholesterol, Hemoglobin, Urinalysis, Pregnancy tests Students take turns volunteering in Labs under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Students learn how to administer each test during our workshops as well as on site. Treatment Room Observation Students get an opportunity to observe/shadow licensed practitioners as they screen and diagnose patients. Practitioners are expected to explain diagnosis and involve the student in their assessments. Pharmacy All medications given to patients free of charge Practitioners prescribe medications that we have readily available at our own pharmacy. Students learn about different medications and their functions, as well as how to write prescription instructions in spanish. Students provide instructions under the supervision of translators and licensed provider.
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Each Session Includes:
Students, Coordinators, and Practitioners (mentors) stay together during the entire session. All volunteers sight-see and participate in recreational activities as a group.
HOW TO JOIN US:
1. Submit an application: Student or Mentor
2. Schedule a 30-minute phone interview 3. Once accepted, you will receive a notification letter and all appropriate paperwork. 4. All paperwork must be completed and submitted along with the deposit (by the indicated deadline). 5. Once we reach the minimum student requirement, all volunteers will be notified to purchase airfare. 6. Forward your flight itinerary to your team leader (TBA). 7. Refer to "Checklist", "Packing Guide", and "Departure Instructions" as you prepare for your session! 8. Add us on Facebook to keep in touch with other volunteers in your session |
