Study Abroad In Ireland
Study Abroad In Ireland
March 1-10 2018
May 3-12, 2018
Interprofessional Global Health
HLSC 405*
*Students interested in taking a graduate level course associated with this program should contact the program faculty leader.
Would you like to spend Spring or Summer break in Ireland? Keep reading for preview information on the Ireland Global Health Study Abroad. You may enjoy this video from our program last year:
https://youtu.be/6jAWUbpoGcg
ODU has partnered with Learn International to create a cultural immersion experience in Ireland. Students will be introduced to global health concepts, including demographic and epidemiological transitions, the burden of disease, the impact of key health conditions on individuals and on communities, critical issues in the organization and delivery of health services, and the multi-directional links between health and social and economic factors.
The course includes pre-trip learning and preparation that is conducted online. Students will prepare targeted learning activities for local citizens at the Community Health Center (Ionad naomh Phadrig). Some example of health-related workshops by ODU students last year: hand-washing hygiene for elementary school aged children; home exercises using Theraband for older adults; proper use of a glucose monitoring device and diabetes education. The locals also present to the students: a short course on the Irish language (Gaelic), a tour of health care facilities and information about the Irish National Health system, and of course, singing and dancing at the pub. In addition there are visits to health care facilities and field trips of cultural and historic interest.
Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland, is the largest native Irish speaking region in the world. It is quite rural. Students will stay with host families and will take most morning and evening meals at the host family’s home.
Target Audience: This course is designed for all majors interested in Global Health.
Timeline: Registration occurs early the fall semester each year. The online preparation portion of the course occurs during the spring semester. Students sign up for one of two Study Abroad trips 1) during spring break or 2) early May.
*Students must register and pay for HLSC 405 or graduate level course during the Spring 2018 registration period.
Posted By: Janice Hawkins
Date: Fri Nov 03 21:42:23 EDT 2017