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Community Health Nursing Clinical Internship
by: Loop Abroad
During this two-week internship in tropical Belize, you will participate in clinical nursing rotations wherein you shadow Belizean nurses and medical professionals. Spend a week shadowing nurses at hospital facilities in San Ignacio and another week with community health workers from surrounding towns and villages. Develop an understanding of Belize’s health system, gaining an appreciation for wh...
During this two-week internship in tropical Belize, you will participate in clinical nursing rotations wherein you shadow Belizean nurses and medical professionals. Spend a week shadowing nurses at hospital facilities in San Ignacio and another week with community health workers from surrounding towns and villages. Develop an understanding of Belize’s health system, gaining an appreciation for what it means to be a health worker in a different social and cultural context. Although a day's work is hard, you enjoy plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture and natural sights of a multicultural, biodiverse country bordering the Caribbean Sea. In addition to an organized wilderness excursion, you have free time to explore, shop at the town market, get to know fellow interns, ...
Program Highlights
Gain an introduction to the history, culture, and society of Belize.
Learn about the Belizean health system and Ministry of Health.
Interact with local nurses and other medical professionals throughout your internship.
Spend two weeks in Belize, allowing you to experience its people, culture, and healthcare system.
Gain clinical nursing experience through rotations in public, private, and community health facilities.
Quick Details
- Belize
- Short Term
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- All Nationalities
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Push yourself!
July 19, 2024by: Alisha HensonProgram: Community Health Nursing Clinical InternshipCELA is an amazing program that allows you to fully immerse yourself within the Belizean healthcare system. You get hands-on experience which expands your perspective on global health. This is the perfect prgoram to push yourself and learn knowledge on a whole new level.
Such a fun trip
July 19, 2024by: Nia BestProgram: Community Health Nursing Clinical InternshipThis program offers you the opportunity to gain valuable insight in what community health nurses do in another country while also giving you options to learn about their culture or have fun by doing excursions! If you're looking to have a meaningful trip while learning and having fun, then give CELA a try!
This trip opened my eyes
July 19, 2024by: Madalyn RyanProgram: Community Health Nursing Clinical InternshipThis trip was an amazing learning experience and has opened my eyes to reality. I formed genuine connections and meet so many amazing people. Belizeans are very warm people! I've gained wonderful global knowledge from this trip.
Program Details
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Locations
- Belize
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027
- Short Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Independent living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Some college credit, no degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
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