Guatemala
Clinical Service Learning Program in Guatemala
Twice yearly, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology students travel to Guatemala to provide free healthcare to the marginalized populations of the Greater Panchoy Valley surrounding Antigua, Guatemala.
Students participate in and experience:
- Free clinics for underserved populations which focus on OB/Pedi/Public Health/Pain/Rehabilitation/literacy/General Medicine
- Providing free medication to each patient as required
- Wheelchair fitting at a local wheelchair factory
- Wound care for the homeless
- Home visits.
Free day excursions may include:
- Hiking to the top of Volcan Picaya
- Zip lining
- Horseback riding
- Coffee Plantation Tour
- Walking tour of Antigua
More information about the programs can be found here:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology