Nursing Service Learning Trip (SLT)
by MEDLIFE
Program Overview
A MEDLIFE Nursing Service Learning Service Trip offers free, high-quality healthcare to communities that lack access to essential health services. Local practitioners staff our Nursing Students Service Trips and offer crucial medical treatment and preventative screenings. These service-learning trips are specifically designed to identify patients who require ongoing support and assistance.
As a nursing student volunteer, your tasks may include the following:
Supporting local healthcare providers in essential medical duties, such as triage.
Recording vital signs and compiling patient medical records.
Shadowing local medical professionals to gain insights into healthcare practices in developing communities.
Providing education on hygiene, family planning, and various healthcare topics to individuals, families, and communities.
Join MEDLIFE’s local nurses during home visits to gain insight into the prevalent or high-priority medical needs within the community.
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Program Highlights
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Quick Details
- Spring
- Summer
- Throughout the Year
- Winter
- Fall
- Nursing
- Public Health
Updated May 5, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Riobamba, Ecuador
- Tena, Ecuador
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Cusco, Peru
- Lima, Peru
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Fields & Subjects
- Nursing
- Public Health
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Spring
- Summer
- Throughout the Year
- Winter
- Fall
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Other
Application Procedures
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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