Transcultural Health.

Catalog description

This education abroad program combines students from the areas of Nursing and Dental Hygiene into one experience. Students will engage in service learning opportunities in a small, local healthcare center in rural Guatemala. Nursing students can expect to take vitals, teach children about maintaining personal health, apply lice treatments, etc. Dental Hygiene students will perform screening, clean teach, apply sealants and fluoride varnish, and assist volunteer dentists with various dental procedures. Students will also have the opportunity to visit cultural sites such as coffee farms, local markets, cultural landmarks, etc.