Program Dates: March 16-23, 2024
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For OT students in the MHS program. Join this legacy program and provide therapeutic services to the residents of Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica! Get hands-on practice while learning about Jamaican culture and health services. Did we mention there’s a beach? Participants fulfill a Level 1 Fieldwork experience.
Program Eligibility: must be enrolled in Occupational Therapy program (not open to undergraduate students).
International Travel & Health Information
10/27/2023
12/01/2023
01/11/2024
02/16/2024
Study Abroad Office
Summerville Campus
AH E134
OTHP 6002 - International Fieldwork, OTHP 6910 - International Fieldwork Seminar
Program Leaders: Dr. Sharon Swift, Dr. Pam Kearney, Patty Watford
Application Deposit: $200
Deposit Due: October 27, 2023
Program Fee: $2,335 (includes deposit)
Final Payment Due: December 1, 2023
Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled
16
MarchDepart for Jamaica
17
MarchBreakfast and tour of property, mass with residents, travel to Jerusalem after lunch, return to Jacob’s Ladder to interact with more residents
18 - 21
MarchGo to Jerusalem, assist with residents’ morning activities, attend community outings, assist residents with lunch, evening activities with Jacobs Ladder residents
22
MarchDepart for Ocho Rios Beach or Dunns River Falls, dinner at Margaritaville, return to Jacobs Ladder
23
MarchReturn to Georgia
*Itinerary may be subject to change
