Description

Honduras is the perfect place to study wilderness medicine and embark on an unforgettable Central American learning adventure. Whether you're interested in pre-med or a career as a health professional, or simply interested in the outdoors and outdoor survival, this course lays the right foundation. Master skills you never knew you had and engage in eye-opening cultural exchange. Against a backdrop painted with beautiful rivers, ancient Mayan ruins, tropical jungles and flecked with elusive jaguars, spend 80-hours in the field becoming a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Once certified, put your skills to the test by volunteering in Honduras' public health system.

Earn 3 Health Science credits while also earning your Wilderness First Responder certification from Wilderness Medical Associates. Learn to make an improvised stretcher, stop massive bleeding and carry someone larger than you.

Highlights

* Earn Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification from Wilderness Medical Associates
* 70-hours of emergency medical training.
* Multi-day whitewater rafting trip on the Rio Congrejal
* Learn outdoor leadership skills
* Hike and Zip-line through lush rainforests
* Earn 3 Health Science credits through Lesley University

Travel Types

• Camping
• Caving/Spelunking
• Ecology
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• RainForest Tours
• Volunteering

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

yes

• Minimum 18 years old
• High school Graduate
• High school or college Biology
• Minimum GPA: 2.50
• Completed at least one semester at college or graduated high school over a year ago

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Scholarships are Available

If you have any questions about scholarship availability, please email us. Applications for next summer are due May 1. Scholarship awards will be made May 15th.

Application Process Involves

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 days

Year Founded

1993